AEC Assistant Director
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Job Description
Department: Accessible Education Center UESS
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: Starting at $65000
Compensation Band: OSOA06Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
September 16th 2024 Position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position please upload the following documents with your online application:
A resume/CV
A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge skills and experience qualify you for the requirements competencies and qualifications outlined in the job posting.
The names of at least three professional references their email addresses and telephone numbers
Department Summary
The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence universal access engagement and achievement for the student scholar. UESS programs focus on the educational trajectory of the student by providing opportunities and services essential for progress toward scholastic objectives and intellectual development. UESS departments and programs serve the entire population of UO undergraduate students and partner closely with other campus units to support student success and engagement.
The Accessible Education Center (AEC) facilitates and supports access and inclusion for students with disabilities. The AEC coordinates services determines student accommodations provides advocacy and collaborates with students faculty staff and the community to create and sustain accessible physical curricular and informational environments.
Position Summary
The AEC Assistant Director provides leadership within the Accessible Education Center (AEC) as a member of the leadership team and reports directly to the AEC Senior Director. The Assistant Director has primary responsibility for managing the effective operation of accommodations consistent with institutional compliance responsibilities as well as overseeing outreach and data/evaluation efforts of the AEC
This position has significant responsibility for the operations including expanded implementation enhancement and maintenance of AECs information management system AEC Connect. This specialized portalbased database program (AIM) is designed to ensure that students with disabilities are efficiently provided reasonable and appropriate accommodations. This position provides overall oversight support and leadership on best database practices to colleagues who coordinate a range of accommodations through AEC Connect. This includes testing interpreting notetaking alternate formats and notification letters to faculty. This position oversees daytoday management of these systems and works with the product vendor to troubleshoot issues and stay up to date on changes. This position supervises the Accommodation Programs Assistant and24student workers.
Not only does the Assistant Director oversee AEC Connect and its various components but the Assistant Director also has direct oversight over the implementation of the listed accommodations: testing accommodations alternative format and accessible technology notetaking support classroom relocation and adaptive/accessible furniture.
The Assistant Director serves as the AEC representative and liaison to faculty/instructors and other campus partners. This includes AECs partnership with the University Testing Center instructor and staff trainings/presentations on accessibility and managing the operations of AECs training program: Accessibility Ally. The Assistant Director seeks opportunities to create and deepen partnerships across campus to further AECs mission.
The Assistant Director is responsible for analyzing data related to AEC operations. The Assistant Director compiles data through AIM and then uses data analysis programs (such as Excel IBM Cognos Power BI etc. to identify and interpret trends or patterns. The Assistant Director works with AECs leadership team to use these data analysis reports to influence department operations and strategic planning.
This position requires regular interaction with both undergraduate and graduate students faculty/staff and collaboration with key university partners. This position requires high levels of sensitivity and cultural awareness the ability to work independently demonstrate sound judgment and exercise creative problemsolving.
The Assistant Director must be able to work with diverse students presenting with a range of disability experiences and demonstrate respect for all individuals. The manager must exhibit professionalism and collegiality in a team environment and the ability to create a welcoming inclusive accessible and professional atmosphere in the office. This person must exhibit cultural humility and agility with the ability and commitment to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree.
Experience tracking large amounts of data and overseeing program operations.
Experience with program or project management including overseeing and coordinating complicated program operations.
One year of Supervision experience.
Experience designing training materials and facilitating workshops.
Professional Competencies
Understanding of issues facing diverse groups (e.g. lowsocioeconomic firstgeneration students with disabilities underrepresented students of
color nontraditional and underprepared individuals).
Strong communication skills.
Highlevel organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fastpaced detail oriented and time sensitive environment.
Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
Utilizes professional judgment and recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; resolving issues problems or situations.
Ability to anticipate next steps and execute independently.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (or similar). Ability to produce professional correspondence documents data reports and presentations.
Familiarity with or ability to learn IBM Cognos Power BI and/or other data analysis platforms.
Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of universal/inclusive design concepts and experience with implementation.
Working knowledge of ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Ability to summarize compile and interpret student data and reports.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree.
Familiarity with the Accessible Information Management database management system designed for disability services offices.
Familiarity with IBM Cognos and/or Power BI.
Experience with the coordination of services and/or scheduling of service providers.
Basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Experience navigating boundary setting conversations.
Familiarity with the use of technology and assistive equipment to facilitate communication access and equal access in testing situations.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancyrelated conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.
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