Assistant Director Office of Student Accessibility
Job Location:
Hamden, CT - USA
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Job Summary
| Overview: | Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Student Accessibility to join a collaborative and student-centered team committed to fostering an inclusive accessible and supportive learning environment for all students. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students with disabilities and advancing equitable access across the University community. The Assistant Director plays a key role in overseeing the administration and coordination of accessibility services for undergraduate and graduate students on Quinnipiac Universitys Mount Carmel Campus. Working closely with students faculty staff and campus partners the Assistant Director ensures that students disclosing disabilities receive appropriate academic programmatic and physical access accommodations in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). In addition to supporting students directly the Assistant Director serves as an important campus resource by educating training and guiding University departments and programs in understanding disability access inclusion rights and institutional responsibilities. The position also contributes to the continued enhancement of accessibility services through data collection operational coordination and the supervision of Accessibility Coordinator staff. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to student advocacy inclusive excellence accessibility best practices collaborative problem-solving and supporting student success within a dynamic higher education environment. |
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| About Quinnipiac: | Quinnipiac University is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Computing & Engineering Education Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success boasting national and conference titles including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in mens ice hockey a trip to the Sweet 16 for our womens basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation and second in Connecticut for our exceptional graduation rate salary impact learning facilities career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners the development of innovative strategic partnerships and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings. As Quinnipiac grows the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.
These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information please . Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X. |
| Responsibilities: | Oversee the administration and coordination of accessibility services for the Mount Carmel campus including undergraduate and graduate programs through the Office of Student Accessibility Provide guidance and supervision to Accessibility Coordinator staff and student workers on the Mount Carmel campus Support the workflow of exam administration including space scheduling and outreach Serve as a resource to educate train and guide University programs in understanding disability access rights and responsibilities Collect and disseminate data for internal use using University systems Implement and coordinate accessibility services policies and resources for Quinnipiac University programs as well as students and individuals with disabilities Educate and advise Quinnipiac University faculty administrators and staff about the issues concerns and appropriate accommodations for students and individuals with disabilities Serve on campus committees and participates in departmental projects as directed Provide guidance/assistance to campus programs in implementing accommodations to ensure access to classrooms residential life parking and dining services Continue to address the issue of elevating the visibility and priority of disability services in coordination with OSA staff by using strategies including increasing outreach activities Develop and maintain appropriate resources for students faculty and staff Act as a liaison between the Office of Student Accessibility and Admissions supporting admissions staff in responding to prospective student inquiries regarding accessibility services and ensuring appropriate representation at recruitment events Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming first year students responding to inquiries providing resources and facilitating related programming Other duties as assigned |
| Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling Social Work Psychology Special Education Disability Studies or a related field | |
| Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position. Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position. |
Required Experience:
Director
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