Job Number: JR100200
Location: Syracuse,
NY
About Le Moyne College:
Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the
Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and
preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and
sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.
Our Mission:
Le Moyne College is a diverse learning
community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal
arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the
intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to
promote a more just society.
Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this,
Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth,
and diversity to our campus community.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Director for Disability Support Services works
under the direction of the Director for Disability Support Services to facilitates/coordinates the delivery of accommodative services,
manages the day-to-day operations of the office, and assists in development and maintenance budget and public relations (internally and
externally). The position involves representing the office at various functions and direct contact with prospective and current students,
their families, faculty, staff, administrators and the community. The ability to maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information
is essential. The Assistant Director will also learn and support the director in understanding physical and programmatic access issues
across.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job duties specific to this position:
Note-taker
Software & Assignment
- Manage note taking software and graduate student/ administrative staff that support this
service. - Provide professional development and support staff with assigning and removing students from the note taking
software. - Develop and maintain effective systems to support this process.
- Keep abreast of current trends and best practices
in order to make improvements
Student Testing
- Supervise the GA Testing Coordinator and assign workload to alleviate the
number of exams to be proctored and additional administrative work - Prepare, schedule, proctor and return to the professor exams
completed in the DSS office. - Develop and maintain effective systems to support this process.
Faculty Liaison
- Meets
and collaborates with students, faculty and staff to identify academic barriers and negotiate reasonable accommodations to enable students’
full participation in the classroom environment. - Act as a resource for faculty and staff providing training on complex issues
related to the provision of services for disabled students; educate faculty and staff on compliance with federal and state regulations as
needed.
Collaboration and Partnerships
- Collaborates with EASE team members regarding student issues and concerns, internal
procedures and processes, external communication, and services. - Collaborate with other areas within the Division of Student
Development and other offices across campus as needed. - Represent the College and/or institutional committees and task forces as
deemed appropriate. - Interact with student services departments to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to
enrollment services, campus activities, financial aid, in-person and online courses, and other student success
initiatives.
Education and Support
- Participates in professional development, workshops and conferences regarding
disability-related issues - Conducts on-campus presentations regarding disability to promote a more inclusive campus
environment. - Serves as a point of contact for Disability Support Services at various tabling’s and committee meetings.
- Serve
as a resource for the Office of Admission and at prospective student request, provide general information about the process to register with
Disability Support Services. - Provide support and assist in the retention of Le Moyne College students, particularly those served by
Disability Support Services.
Supervision
- Hire, train, and supervise graduate/work study students, providing clear direction
and oversight. - Hold regular meetings and provide feedback useful students to facilitate continuous improvement with goal of
mastery.
Assessment and Evaluation
- Manage ongoing confidential data collection and analysis.
- In collaboration with
the Director, the Assistant Director will play a key role in assessment of the program and services. Will assist in collaboration with the
Director to ensure that programs and services are the highest quality possible and delivered in a timely manner. - Stay abreast of
best practice in disability services, updating pages and adding new resources in a timely way. - Generate appropriate reports,
surveys, and questionnaires for annual assessment and evaluation periods for the division. - Work to collect feedback from faculty,
staff, and students in relation to processes, workflow, and effectiveness of services. - Responsible for all records and record
keeping related to the Disability Support Services, complying with FERPA regulations and other relevant laws related to receiving,
maintaining, and sharing of protected student records.
Communication and Marketing
- Implement a calendar or other means for
updating students, staff, and faculty on the office’s activities, deadlines, etc. - Community and Sense of Belonging
- Manage a
caseload of students who disclose a disability as well as with other students interested in exploring resources to determine if they have a
disability - Meet with students within the caseload each semester to identify barriers, needs, and to celebrate
successes. - Conducts Welcome Meetings with students who register with Disability Support Services.
- Assists students in
identifying field of interest and careers of interests - Assists with the coordination of academic advising, course selection, audit
permission, and creating course modification plans - Develops and maintains positive collaborative relationships with partners on and
off campus - Advise and provide on-going counsel to students who qualify and use accommodation
- Plan and execute Belonging
events, Student Open House, and other DSS office sponsored events for students
Administration
- Manages the interactive
process for all student accommodations - Ensure accommodative needs (technology, reformatting, etc.) are met
- Schedule,
implement, modify and monitor exams in the DSS office - Maintain integrity of proctoring
- Oversee and implement the provision
of alternatively formatted texts - Work with agencies and publishers; maintain memberships as appropriate; operate within educational
and copyright law - Scan and reformat texts as needed
- Manage departmental email accounts
- Work with students and
faculty to use the AIM system for communication - Work with student on weekly basis to address issues of executive
functioning - Assist with securing outside funding i.e. SWPDs and others
- Assists with maintaining and coordinating the use of
support equipment and adaptive technology
Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates and
role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in
every interaction with all community members and external parties. - Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the
application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting
a security culture. - Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and
kindness. - Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic
goals. - Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
- Attends and actively participates in required
meetings and training sessions. - Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at
all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness. - Must
complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings. - Engages in a planned program of professional
development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving
operational requirements, and industry trends. - Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years office experience, a college or university setting preferred
- Master’s Degree or an equivalent combination of
education and experience required. - Excellent customer service skills
- Strong written and oral communication
skills. - Demonstrated time management and organization skills.
- Computer skills: familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, and Outlook; Google docs and Gmail; desktop publishing software; assistive technology; and scanning/document conversion software
(ABBY, OmniPage) - AIM data management system
- Working knowledge of Assistive technology Read and Write, Smart Pen
etc. - Flexibility to work extended and/or off-hours to meet departmental needs.
- Supervisory experience
preferred. - Knowledge of State and Federal disability laws i.e. ADA, 504 etc.
Additional Information:
Le
Moyne Benefits
403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options-
(Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D
Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary
benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off
package
35 hour work week
Pay Range: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Le
Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin,
disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state,
or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based
solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position
please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit the required materials for consideration:
* Cover letter outlining your interest in
the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references
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