Part Time Coordinator of Disability Services

Position Summary:

Be involved in all aspects of Office of Disability Services. This is a 19 hour per week part time position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with students with disabilities throughout the University, both undergraduate and graduate programs
• Provide intake to new students explaining services and describing necessary documentation to receive accommodations/accessibility/assistive technology/emotional support animals/meal plan modification approvals
• Evaluate student documentation and determine reasonable accommodations based on disability diagnoses and associated functional limitations
• Meet with students to discuss reasonable accommodations and provide Letters of Accommodation each semester to qualifying students
• Consult with liaison administrators, faculty members, and students in graduate programs regarding any issues with students who have disabilities
• Record all communications with students, parents, administrators, and professors regarding students registered in Disability Services
• Maintain and update referral sources available to students for disability evaluations etc.
• Undertake additional responsibilities, as deemed necessary

Experience & Educational Background:

• College degree required, master's degree preferred
• Minimum 1 years of work experience with high school or college students or in a social services role

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work independently, professionally, and collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty on both Undergraduate and Graduate levels

Salary Range:

$37.00- $42.00 per hour

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.