Disability Access Center Manager

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW):

We are currently seeking a full-time onsite Disability Access Center Manager in the Disability Access Center. The Disability Access Center Manager of the Disability Access Center (DAC) assists the office in administering access and highly specialized support for students with disabilities at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The pay for this position begins at $55,000.00 annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of equitable access and accommodation management for the office and Student Housing, including the oversight of the appropriate division of caseloads with other DAC staff.
• Manage a caseload of students with significant need by administering access and highly specialized support for students with disabilities and will conduct the interactive process.
• Lead the DAC in the absence of the Executive Director or other leadership.
• Oversees implementation of auxiliary accommodations such as Closed Captioning, Sign Language Interpreters, Peer Notetakers, Alternative Formats, Assistive Technology, Laboratory Assistants, Accessible Furniture, and Accommodated Testing.
• Solves problems, troubleshoots, prioritizes in consultation with the Executive Director and manages assigned administrative tasks and decision-making.
• Leads institution-wide initiatives to address accessibility barriers and promote a universal design approach to accessibility.
• Promote a campus environment that is inclusive for students with disabilities and is built upon principles of the social model of disability.
• Coordinates campus outreach activities and programmatic efforts that are educational in nature as well as in response to identified needs.
• Takes a leadership role across campus representing the DAC while promoting “Best Practices in Higher Education Disability Services” that is informed by the Social Model of Disability and federal civil rights laws, including Section 504, ADA, and ADAAA.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years working within the higher education student affairs profession in professional and management roles.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal laws related to Disability Rights: ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508, ADAAA, and their application to higher education.
• Knowledge of models of disability and inclusive educational design and their application in higher education.
• Knowledge of the application of federal and state laws that provide for an accessible higher education experience for disabled students.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to a robust and diverse campus community.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including email, phone, and in-person communication.
• Ability to assist in managing competing priorities and troubleshoot, as needed.
• Sensitivity when working with confidential information and have the ability to maintain this confidentiality at all times.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• A background and a misconduct check are required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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