Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Services

• Experience in the post-secondary environment working with students with disabilities.
• Experience working with non-traditional students.
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience supporting students that are accessing their education both in-person and online.
• Experience supporting students through the interactive accommodation process.
• Knowledge of a range of different disabilities and the impact of disability within the higher education context.
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and other applicable laws. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of Assistive Technology.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

• As outlined within SAS policies and procedures, assist students throughout the interactive accommodation process.
• Advise students about SAS policies and procedures as well as policies and procedures across UNH campuses.
• Review and evaluate documentation related to students' disabilities. Meet with students to discuss their accommodation needs and their requests.
• Based on documentation and student self-report, approve student accommodations and plan as needed.
• Support students in communicating accommodations to their instructors.
• Maintain and update confidential files on each student.
• Follow-up with student or faculty related to accommodations and Assistive Technology (AT).

• Provide on-going support and coordination of services for students across all UNH campuses.
• Provide coaching and guidance as appropriate.
• Collaborate with instructors to ensure accommodations are effectively implemented.
• Provide support with specific accommodations processes.

• Support the Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of SAS.
• Review and improve processes and procedures.
• Work closely with Disability Specialists to ensure best practices are implemented consistently.
• Support effective usage of our accommodation management system, Accommodate.
• Support staff training and development.

• Act as liaison and advocate with the University Community including faculty and administrators, as appropriate.
• Present information about the SAS office or other relevant topics to the campus community and/or prospective students.
• Developing training for campus community members and key stakeholders.
• Attend orientations and other campus events as an SAS liaison.

• Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Research, editing and updating office materials.
• Develop resources for campus partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze student and other SAS data and prepare regular reports.
• Regularly attend professional development trainings related to changes in best practices and legislative changes.
• Provide support to SAS Team members.