Assistant Director of Academic Support & Disability Services
Assistant Director of Academic Support & Disability Services
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Bridgewater College seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Support and Disability Services. This full-time (12-month) position reports to the Director of Academic Support and Disability Services. The Assistant Director of Academic Support and Disability Services works closely with students with disabilities to support their adjustment to college and ongoing learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Though not exhaustive the essential responsibilities of the Assistant Director include the following:
- Provide accessibility consultation collaboration education support and accommodations to ensure non- discrimination and equal access to all college programs services and activities for students and visitors with disabilities.
- Provide instruction and guidance for students in the Accessible Information Management (AIM) software system.
- Collect and review student documentation.
- Provide appropriate accommodations.
- Assess psychological and educational limitations for students.
- Refer students for psychoeducational testing.
- Consult with students parents staff faculty and professionals outside the college community.
- Communicate accommodations and consult with faculty.
- Coordinate requests for curriculum modification due to disability course substitutions.
- Facilitate communication and distribution of students accommodation letters in AIM.
- Oversee class notes requests and monitor notes uploads in AIM.
- Convert files for students if needed.
- Acquire books in alternative formats for specified students.
- Secure sign language interpreters if needed.
- Provide academic advising.
- Communicate with faculty regarding student progress.
- Provide training/education for faculty and staff concerning disability and disability services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in education social work or related field.
- Knowledge and experience with disability accommodations or experience in higher education
- Flexibility adaptability and willingness to contribute to the achievement of department goals with a commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and responsiveness
- Ability to independently manage a variety of projects
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Qualities of informed judgment self-motivation high degree of responsibility accountability and confidentiality
- Excellent written and oral communication skills that are accurate and collaborative
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Commitment to working with and supporting students from diverse backgrounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Masters degree in Student Development Special Education Higher Education or a closely related field
- Knowledge and experience with secondary or post-secondary disability accommodations
- Experience in higher education
- Experience in using disability services case management software
Pay is competitive and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.
GENERAL INFORMATION:Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville Washington D.C. and Richmond Bridgewater is home to approximately 1400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:
APPLY:Complete the online application.
DEADLINE:Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Email
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Bridgewater College an equal opportunity provider and employer is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin sex marital status disability religion age veteran status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
