Director, Access & Neurodiverse Student Success
Director, Access & Neurodiverse Student Success
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Job Description
Who we are
Founded in 1824 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity science and technology together to address societys greatest cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry disciplined practice and hands-on application. Our strategic plan RPI Forward charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.Explore the RPI Forward plan.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY RPI is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary
The Director of Access and Neurodiverse Student Success provides strategic leadership management and operation of the Access and Neurodiverse Student Services Center ensuring an accessible academic and campus environment where neurodiverse and students with disabilities can thrive. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership in the development implementation and oversight of disability-related accommodations and support services in compliance with federal state and institutional policies. The Director also advances programs and activities which anticipate the needs of students and provides services which allow Rensselaer to reach its retention and graduation goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Higher Education Administration Education Counseling or Social Work
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in disability services or accessibility coordination to include:
- Two (2) or more years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Experience of successful collaboration with academic affairs/ faculty colleagues
- Experience with assessment strategic planning and budget development preferred
Strong experience with accommodation processes case management and use of assistive and accessible technologies. - Experience utilizing case management software to facilitate communication and accommodations processes.
Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Deep understanding of disability-related laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the NYS Human Rights Law and best practices in accessibility in higher education
- Requires excellent interpersonal analytic oral and written communication skills
- Requires strong organizational skills
- Requires excellent customer service skills
- Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Requires ability to work with a diverse population
- Requires strong computer skills and knowledge
- Demonstrated skills in counseling
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel
Driving
No Driving
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $68000 - $72272
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process please contact
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.RPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
