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Director of Disability Services & Resources, #499360

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Disability Resource Center

About This Role:

The Disability Resource Center is inviting applications for the position of Director of Disability Services & Resources. The Disability Resource Center provides students with disabilities, accommodations and support services to assist them in the pursuit of their academic, graduation and career goals in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
The Director oversees and participates in the delivery of all services to students, communications, office operations, outreach, budget management, and consultation with allied offices and the campus at large to meet the needs for support, advocacy, and access for students with disabilities. The Director reports to the Executive Director of Health, Wellness & Accessibility within the Division of Student Engagement. This is a l2-month full-time position.

Position Duties: This position directs, coordinates, implements, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of projects within the Disability Resource Center. Works closely with faculty, staff, and the community in making available equal access, opportunities, and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Supervise professional staff, undergraduate student workers, and student employees who may be hired as note-takers or in some other service capacity. Supervise the process for students to self-identify with the office, accommodations determined for equal access, notification and communication with students/faculty/staff regarding accommodations, and modification of accommodations plans. This includes evaluation of requests for academic accommodations, accessible campus housing, emotional support animals. Demonstrates deep understanding of the complexities and types of transitioning from secondary to post-secondary educational environments. Consult with the Digital Learning, Facilities Management, and other campus entities to monitor and resolve electronic and physical access issues for students.

Train staff, faculty, and administrators regarding institutional policies and procedures for ensuring equitable experiences for students with disabilities.
Knowledge and familiarity with various assistive and adaptive technologies the students with disabilities use daily within and outside of the classroom environments. Maintain current outreach information regarding DRC and keep the website up to date.

Participate in recruitment and orientation events.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package is offered that includes:

· Health, dental & vision insurance

· Life insurance

· State of Texas Retirement plans

· Tuition reimbursement for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent

· Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education Administration or related field.

A minimum of three years’ supervisory and administration experience in a disability services office in post-secondary education. Three years’ experience working directly with students with disabilities and compliance in higher education in a disability services office. Knowledge of psycho-educational test instruments; working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education compliance and disability; have a working knowledge of the Fair Housing Act; demonstrated experience in, and an on-going commitment to, working effectively with and across diverse communities, ability to work consistently with a high level of professionalism and with discretion; strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience with working with secondary school districts and with community agencies that service and support Individuals with disabilities.

Key Competencies:

Strong experience working with students with various disabilities in a higher education disability services office. Experience in preparing and managing operating budgets. Must be able to supervise the handling of confidential disability related documentation and records according to federal and state laws. Must be comfortable working with multiple constituencies in a diverse organizational environment. Expertise In training and public speaking as well as skilled in researching and reviewing literature to develop training programs, workshops and webinars. Knowledge and familiarity with various assistive and adaptive technologies.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary, exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently, sitting most of the time. Essential functions or requirements listed above may not be performed in every position with this title, and these essential functions may not include all related duties that might be requested and/or performed.

Job Conditions:

Position may require irregular office hours and after-hours to attend student meetings and events.

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Commensurate

01/13/2022

Yes