Director of Academic Support and Disability Services
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DIRECTOR FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND DISABILITY SERVICES
The Director of Disability Services plays a vital role in promoting access equity and belonging for students with disabilities. This position leads the Office of Disability Services provides direct support to students collaborates with faculty and staff and ensures institutional compliance with related legislation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the assistant director of academic support and disability services and the coordinator of the BASE program
- 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
- Oversee and manage all aspects of disability services for students including intake documentation review accommodation planning and case management
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to support access and inclusion across the academic and residential life experience
- Work in close partnership with faculty and staff to ensure appropriate implementation of accommodations
- Serve as a resource for the campus community on disability-related issues accessibility universal design practices and inclusivity
- Provide training and outreach to increase awareness of disability rights and services
- Maintain confidential student records and ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of services and recommend and improvements and innovations
- Committee work as designated by the associate dean for academic affairs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in Counseling Special Education Higher Education Administration Disability Services Psychology Social Work or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in disability services or related fields
- Knowledge and experience in disability accommodations required.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Deep understanding of relevant federal and state regulations
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility adaptability and a willingness to contribute to the achievement of department goals with a commitment to provide excellent customer service and responsiveness
- Deep attention to detail and effective recordkeeping skills
- Commitment to equity inclusion and the mission of a liberal arts education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with assistive technology and/or alternative formats.
- Deep understanding of universal design for learning (UDL) and inclusive pedagogy.
- Experience in small college or liberal arts environments.
- Knowledge of and history of 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 a total student body of approximately 1450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 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 25 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Email
APPLY:Please complete our online application. Include a cover letter resume and the names and contact information (email and cell phone) for three references.
DEADLINE:Review of applications will begin immediately and 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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