Title: Associate Director, Office of Disabilities Services

Department: Center for Counseling and Consultation



Summary: Administer and manage the Office of Disability Services for Students by providing overall leadership, planning and supervision for the disability support services function. This includes directing and implementing reasonable accommodations and services for students with disabilities under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended). Responsible for designing and managing the data information system, directing and evaluating program activities, developing disability awareness curricula for faculty and staff, supervising professional and support staff, maintaining a caseload of students, and collaborating with all areas of the college.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the Office of Disability Services for Students at all St. John's University
• Supervise institutional compliance with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with other federal and state regulations concerning students with disabilities.
• Direct outreach and service activities of the DSS Office.
• Review documentation of disability, including psychological, medical, academic and educational assessments, and recommend reasonable accommodations for students.
• Coordinate services and equipment necessary for reasonable accommodation, including assistive technology.
• Identify students' needs and refer to other departments and social service agencies when appropriate. Develop and implement program orientations and other transition and success activities for students with disabilities and their parents.
• Develop disability awareness curriculum for faculty and staff promoting enhanced disability inclusion, community awareness and retention for students with disabilities.
• Act as a liaison, advocate and resource person for students with disabilities.
• Identify and collaborate with public and private entities that provide services, assistance or information to students with disabilities, including other postsecondary institutions, social service agencies, secondary schools, etc.
• Set up and maintain a database system for monitoring and reporting on the number students with disabilities, their needs and effectiveness of service delivery for program improvement purposes.
• Assist in college efforts to ensure that all programs and services are accessible and consult with Human Resources, Facilities and all other college divisions regarding campus and program accessibility.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or JD required, doctoral degree preferred in Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field.
• 7-8 year of experience in a leadership developing, coordinating and managing disability-related services
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 504 and Amendments
• Understanding of physical, cognitive, and emotional/mental impairments
• Ability to comprehend and interpret psychological assessments, disability documentation, and diagnostic testing and determine appropriate reasonable accommodations
• Awareness of best practices of adaptive technology
• Strong oral and written communication skill

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with 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, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All 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.


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