Director of Student Accessibility Services

St. Johnsestablishedin 1870 has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome Italy; Limerick Ireland; and Paris France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the Universitys outstanding academics diverse student body dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities focus on student life and diverse study abroad offerings. St. Johns University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversityequityand inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university St. Johns is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Title:Director Student Accessibility Services

Department:Student Affairs Student Wellness

Summary:

Reporting to and in consultation with the Assistant Vice President of Student Wellness theDirector Student Accessibility Services position providesoverall leadership planning and supervision for the disability support servicesfunction to ensure compliance in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations (e.g. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990). The Directoris responsible fordesigning and managing the data information systemsdirectingand evaluating program activities developing disability awareness curricula for faculty and staff supervising professional and support staffmaintaininga caseload of students collaborating with all areas of the college andmanagingtheannual departmental budget.

The SAS ishoused within the Department of Student Wellness at St. Johns University.The Department of Student Wellness engages in an integrated approach to wellness that fosters collaboration between Student Health Services Wellness Education and Prevention Center for Counseling and Consultation (CCC) Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Campus Recreation and Sexual Violence Outreach Awareness and Response (SOAR).The Director will be based on and provide leadership and oversight to the SAS office on St. Johns flagship campus in Queens.

Responsibilities:

• Leadthe administration organization and daily operations of the SAS office including but not limited to scheduling the provision of services andmaintainingrecords and tracking systems.

• Set up andmaintaina database system for monitoring and reporting on the number of students with disabilities their needs and the effectiveness of service delivery for program improvement purposes.

• Supervise staffincluding student workers andgraduate assistants.

• Planandimplementeffective policies and procedurestoimprove services and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulationspertaining tothe rights of students with disabilities.

• Promote understanding and awareness of programs needs and innovative services in the field of disability including but not limited to Universal Design.

• Maintaincurrent knowledge of legislation and technology related to disabledstudentsprograms and services.

• Develop a disability awareness curriculum for faculty and staffpromoting enhanced disability inclusion community awareness and retention for students with disabilities.

• Develop and implement a plan for promoting ODS programs and services to students parents and facultyincluding developingmarketing materials updating the website usingsocial media etc.

• Review documentation of disability including psychological medical academic and educational assessments and recommend reasonable accommodations for students for both academic programs and residence life housing needs.

• Oversee requests for Emotional Support Animals and manage Committee on Service and Assistance Animals.

• Coordinate services and equipment necessary for reasonable accommodationas well as work with third-party vendors when relevant to providing assistive technology note-takers transcriptionservicessign language interpreters etc.

• Identifyand implement assistive technology resources to ensure students with disabilities have access to university curricula and programs.

• Develop and implement program orientations and other transition and success activities for students with disabilities and their parents.

• Identifyand collaborate with public and private entities that provide servicesassistance or information to students with disabilities including other postsecondary institutions social service agencies secondary schools etc.

• Assistin college efforts to ensure that all programs and services are accessible and consult with Human Resources Facilities and all other college divisionsregardingcampus and program accessibility.

• Act as a liaison advocate and resource person for students with disabilities.

• Identifysources of grant funding and scholarship programs for students with disabilities.

• Managetheannual departmentalbudget.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Student Wellness.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• The successful candidate will perform the ability to:

• • Workeffectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation teaching learningand service to a diverse student population.

• • Effectively interact with peoplefromdiverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

• • Collaboratewith community agencies that serve people with disabilities.

• • Apply legal and policy provisions to various problems consistently and correctly.

• • Manage categorical budgets and grants.

• • Handleinterruptions frequent deadlines and multiple assignments.

• The successful candidate will alsopossessthe knowledge of:

• • Federal and state laws as they pertain to working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.

• • Accommodations and support services typically provided to students with disabilities in higher education.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or JDJD ordoctoraldegreepreferred in Special EducationPsychology Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling or related field.

• 10yearsof experiencein leadershipdeveloping coordinatingand managing disability-related services.

• Proventrack recordofdevelopinginnovative programs that strengthen the quality of services provided to students with disabilities.

• Deep understandingof the Americans with Disabilities Act Sections504and Amendments.

• Understanding ofphysical cognitive and emotional/mental impairments.

• Ability tocomprehendand interpret psychological assessments disability documentation and diagnostic testing andtodetermineappropriatereasonableaccommodations.

• Awareness of best practicesforadaptive technology.

• Strong oral and written communicationskills.

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act the annual salary range for this position is$84000-$95000. St. Johns University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

*Important Note- St. Johns is NOT an E-Verify Employer

St. Johns offers a competitive compensation program which iscommensuratewith your qualifications experience and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical dental life insurance long term disability insurance tuition remission generous 403(b) employer contribution employeeassistanceprogram and liberal paid time off policies faculty and staff can also enjoy St. Johns performing arts libraries bookstores dining facilities campusrecreationand sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. Johns University of satisfactory references verification of employment and education.

St. Johns University is an Equal Opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin age status as an individual with a disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.