Director of Accessibility Services

About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered.

Creating one of the region's largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs.

Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities.

Job Description:

This full-time 12-month position reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Life for Student Wellness and is responsible to provide direct services to students with disabilities, coordinate accommodation requests, and provide leadership across campus areas to ensure accessibility, equity, and inclusivity.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Review, evaluate, and approve reasonable academic accommodations through an interactive process with students, ensuring compliance with ADA, Section 504, and institutional policies.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Testing Center, including scheduling, staffing, exam security, and the implementation of approved testing accommodations in compliance with institutional policies and applicable accessibility regulations.
• Ensure that students with disabilities who experience barriers in the design of College programs, services, and facilities have equal access through the provision of accommodations
• Communicate about disability-related services and documentation requirements to current and prospective students, administration, faculty, staff, parents, and others
• Maintain current knowledge of assistive technology, software, and alternate text formats in order to provide access to students as needed
• Foster a culture of awareness, compliance, and academic excellence
• Collaborate with members of the Russell Sage community to offer training for faculty, staff, and student leaders in equitable universal design and other practices that promote disability justice
• Advise institution of necessary physical and technical access needed for students with accessibility needs and considerations
• Supervise and evaluate work of administrative support staff, including part-time staff and graduate students
• Lead campus disability support initiatives and accessibility planning efforts in collaboration with relevant College offices
• Provide referrals to community agencies
• Seek funding support for students who need accommodation and assistive/adaptive technology
• Assess progress toward accessibility and inclusion goals
• Oversee departmental budget
• Assist with other College duties as assigned

The salary is $67,694 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Ed. or related field required. Masters preferred. 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience serving the needs of culturally diverse and ability diverse student populations with an equity and inclusion lens. 
• Experience evaluating the needs of students with disabilities in higher education, and providing appropriate accommodations
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with a variety of accommodation needs and learning needs. 
• Administrative experience in an educational environment. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of FERPA, ADA, Section 504, Title IX, the Higher Education Act, and the latest Office of Civil Rights (OCR) guidance is essential to this role.

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.  

• Applications accepted until position is filled.
• Reports to: Associate Vice President for Student Life for Student Wellness 

Application Instructions:

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• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of three professional references (Name, phone number, email address etc.)

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