Location: Morrisville, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Staff Posted On: Wed Apr 3 2024 Job Description:
Campus Title : Accessibility Services Specialist
State Title : Staff Assistant
Department : Accessibility Services Center
Bargaining Unit : UUP-08; view our state benefits here !
Professional Rank and Salary Range : SL-2; $50,000 annual
Duration : Calendar Year (this position follows a 12-month schedule)
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville is seeking an Accessibility Services Specialist to support our Accessibility Services Center.
We are looking for equality-minded applicants who embrace and understand diversity in academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. This position serves as a key agent in promoting equality, empowering advocates and contributing to the accessible experience for all members of the SUNY Morrisville community.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Knowledge of relevant laws (ADA, 504, IDEA, FHA) effecting Students with Disabilities in the Higher Education setting;
Engage in the interactive process with students to evaluate requests for accommodation
Responsible for the ongoing oversight and implementation of reasonable accommodations and other supportive resources;
In collaboration with the Director, audits current policies, procedures, practices and systems to determine efficiency and effectiveness;
Responsible for supporting strategic planning and monitoring overall accessibility of the campus;
Provides oversight of the Testing Center and supervision of the student team members of the ASC;
Manages confidential student data base, reports metrics as requested;
Assists with interventions and decision making in consultation with the Director and serves as the Director's designee when needed;
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently; ability to work collaboratively and foster effective relationships across campus;
Experience in expanding the use of software and emerging assistive technologies to enhance student success and access;
Participate in outreach to new and prospective students and families regarding processes and procedures of the ASC;
Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of higher education law, state and federal laws, student learning research, theory and practice to help serve the needs of the students;
Other duties as assigned, required to support and bring to fruition the mission of the ASC and SUNY Morrisville.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Psychology, or related field
Minimum of 2 years' experience working with people with disabilities in student affairs, accessibility services, disability services, human services, social work or related field.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft products); understanding of data collection, and assessments; Superior communication and soft skills - oral and written; excellent customer service skills; and a commitment toward institutional effectiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Disability Studies, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Psychology or in a related field
Additional Information:
SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA
In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site https://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act
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