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Position Information

Posting Number SRGV3954 Working Title ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Number of Vacancies 1 Location Brownsville, Texas Department Student Accessibility Services FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job

Responsible for overall management of day-to-day operations of the Office of Disability Services, including the coordination of accommodations and services for students, staff, faculty and visitors with disabilities and supports the overall strategic objectives of the department. Manages, coordinates and facilitates programs, resources and procedures for students with disabilities that is consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

Description of Duties

•Under general supervision from the Director of Disability Services, manages the day-to-day departmental activities, including provision of accommodations and services as well as planning and monitoring the achievement of departmental goals.
•Assists in the design, implementation and evaluation of departmental programs and initiatives; identifies and communicates best practices in the provisions of services to students, faculty, and staff with disabilities.
•Designs and implements a wide variety of outreach activities to increase awareness of the Office of Disability Services, including campus and community events; drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts.
•Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
•Participates in the preparation and administration of the program budget for assigned area; submits budget recommendations and monitors expenditures.
•Maintains records and develops reports concerning new and ongoing programs and program effectiveness, as needed.
•Coordinates and oversees programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified departmental objectives.
•Develops and supervises the implementation of multiple projects or programs.
•Participates in budget planning and is responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the program.
•Assists in the preparation and development of grant proposals.
•Coordinates long and short term programs, including performing feasibility studies and estimating the cost of the program.
•Reviews program records and reports of activities and recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required.
•May plan, develop, organize, and coordinate research and survey designs.
•Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goals; represents department in official functions.
•Provides ongoing staff development, on site demonstrations and field based experiences related to project or program.
•Conducts formal training or gives instruction regarding program policies and procedures.
•May coordinate and oversee tutorial, counseling, teaching, and/or training activities of the program.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree from an accredited university in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, psychology, social work, special education or a related field.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

•Two (2) years of work experience with students with disabilities; or
•Four (4) years of work experience with students with disabilities with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, psychology, social work, special education, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Other

Knowledge of the ADA and other federal and state disability laws. Ability to initiate and coordinate programs and services and work in a team based environment. Ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse student body, faculty and staff. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and disability.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 05/31/2019 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Link http://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/21388 Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Training Certificates
9. Other Document
10. List of 3 References
11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
13. Letter of Interest
14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
15. Additional Document