Assistant Director, Disability & Accessibility Support Services (Hybrid)

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Student Health and Wellness, the Assistant Director of Disability and Accessibility Support Services (DASS) oversees all resource service delivery and outreach efforts for students with disabilities at UM-Flint. This role involves promoting and implementing best practices in accessibility, determining reasonable accommodations, and assessing service effectiveness. Additionally, the Assistant Director of DASS manages designated staff and collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and administration to enhance campus accessibility, foster diversity, and support disability inclusion.

Responsibilities*

Service Delivery

• Respond to student requests for accommodations and participate in an interactive process to identify barriers and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Coordinate accommodations and disability related support in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
• Maintain accurate records of accommodation requests, accessible course materials, and assistive technology support.
• Coordinate student access to and learning of assistive technology required for access to UM-Flint's curriculum
• Manage the coordination of testing accommodations and support coaching services
• Engage with prospective students at the point of inquiry regarding support services through DASS and other campus partners
• Develop outreach strategies to promote DASS among students, faculty, and staff
• Use and manage the data system (Accommodate) for department assessment and reporting
• Read and interpret medical documentation related to student disability and accommodation requests

Leadership and Management

• Recruit, train, and oversee DASS Staff, including student staff, time approval and evaluation of work performance
• Complete scheduling, time approval, and evaluation of work performance of staff
• Participate in designated Division of Student Affairs, UM-Flint, and external committees, task forces, community agencies and related bodies, including appropriate professional associations and as otherwise assigned by the Senior Director of Student Health & Wellness
• Serve as a member of the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team

Department Operations

• Manage vendor relations in collaboration with the Procurement Office and the Senior Director of Student Health & Wellness
• Maintain department budget to align with goals and projects
• Develop and implement a plan for department objectives, including assessment and reporting
• Prepare reports for relevant partners and funding agencies
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to maintain the department website and outreach strategies.
• Ensure inventory tracking and accessibility-related purchases
• Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current in best practices within the disability service/student access profession.
• Maintain knowledge of all federal, state, and campus policies impacting students with disabilities including (ADA and ADAA related to higher education; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972)

Institutional Support

• Promote universal design of curricular, co-curricular, and information environments
• Serve on designated UM-Flint committees to promote and increase inclusion and access for students with disabilities
• Organize and present workshops, training sessions, and events on disability awareness and accessibility.
• Collaborate with campus and community programs to provide comprehensive support services
• Serve as a designated Campus Safety Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• 3 or more years of relevant experience related to listed job responsibilities
• 1 or more years of management experience and/or supervisory responsibilities
• Knowledge of ADA and ADAA related to higher education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972
• Familiarity with disability models and inclusive educational design in higher education
• Proficient in common computer application and knowledge of assistive technologies
• Experience in strategic planning, operational management, and program development

Why Work at U-M Flint?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Modes of Work

Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department.  Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.