Academic Program Specialist, Student Accessibility Services

Position Details

Housed within the Academic Success Center Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at The University of Tampa has an opening for an Academic Program Specialist. This position will be responsible for duties related to Student Accessibility Services and will report to the Director of Student Accessibility Services.

Responsibilities

1. Work with a range of students with documented disabilities to create accommodation plans regarding academic housing dietary and other relevant accommodation areas.

2. Responsible for reviewing documentation conducting welcome meetings and general case management for a large caseload of students including both new and continuing undergraduate and graduate student populations.

3. Assist with providing one-on-one academic support to students with disabilities within assigned student caseload.

4. Provide formal and informal training to a variety of University stakeholders regarding the accommodations process and how we ensure institutional compliance and equitable access relative to ADA and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act. 5. Assist the department and Testing Center with accommodated examinations such as serving as a reader/scribe and assisting with mid-term and final exam proctoring. Work as part of a team to maintain updated Student Accessibility Services standard operating procedures.

6 Create develop and implement student workshops and educational programming associated with Student Accessibility Services and the Academic Succes Center.

7. Track and report on data from student caseload and affiliated services.

8. Provide additional support to the Director as necessary; serve as a contributing member to SAS and ASC staff assisting with outreach and overall Center operations as needed.

9. Assist the Director with educational initiatives across campus related to Student Accessibility Services and the ADA.

10. Help oversee daily operations of Student Accessibility Services when Director is absent.

11. May teach one section each fall and spring semester of ASK 100.

12. Other duties as assigned.

13. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of respect for and development of skills to engage with those of all cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications

1. Masters Degree in education higher education or related discipline is required.

2. In-depth knowledge of the ADA Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the Fair Housing Act and FERPA.

3. At least two years of full-time professional experience working with individuals with disabilities experience with students with disabilities in higher education preferred.

4. Prior teaching experience preferred. 5. Excellent written oral interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.

6. Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with various areas within the Academic Success Center and other areas on campus.

7. Ability to work nights or weekends on an occasional basis.

8. Knowledge of MS Office and computer database skills. Knowledge of Accommodate by Symplicity Work Day and EAB Navigate preferred.

9. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

10. Commitment to equity and inclusion for all faculty staff and students.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:

FREE Tuition

Generous paid leave

Wellness initiatives

100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account

100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program

Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans

FREE On-Campus Parking

FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool library campus events and more)

Fitness Center

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

And more!

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment withThe University of Tampa please be sure to submit/upload required documents for thisposition at time of application submission. Required documentsshould be submittedin the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.