Assistant Director of Student Accessibility Services
Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire an Assistant Director for the Department of Student Accessibility Services (SAS).
Responsibilities
- This role manages the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing Center (TC), located on the Omaha campus and collaborates with the Phoenix campus.
- Responsible for coordination of accommodated tests, consultation with faculty and staff, and maintenance of a testing faculty with accessibility features and technology.
- Serves as primary facilitator of accessible-formatted assessments and textbooks, audio notes and/or notetakers, and other auxiliary aid needs.
- Manages the online software system for accommodation registration and scheduling, in addition to audio note online software and accessible book sharing platforms.
- Reviews student documentation, conduct interactive meetings with students to determine appropriate accommodations, and consult with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners on implementation of accommodations, while maintaining confidentiality and upholding applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree required (preferably in education, counseling, or related field.)
- Experience working in a coordinator or assistant director level administering comprehensive support programs.
- Experience with a diverse population in a secondary, post-secondary, or professional level and/or working in a disability/accessibility accommodations environment at a post-secondary or secondary level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience making effective public presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge and awareness of ADA laws, policies, and regulations, and how they impact higher education.
- The ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of community constituents.
- Experience gathering relevant data for reporting.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu
AAP/EEO Statement
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Disclosure Statement
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.