Associate Director of Student Accessibility Services

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire an Associate Director for the Department of Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Creighton University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities through Student Accessibility Services (SAS). In this effort, the Associate Director serves a critical role in the implementation meet the needs of students with disabilities within the framework of federal regulations and current learning theories. This position is also responsible for providing leadership in faculty training, clinical accommodations, student programming, and family support.

Hours generally 8a-430p and is in person, on our main campus.

Responsibilities

• Review and determine student eligibility based on documentation and interactive process. Conduct intakes (interactive interviews) and evaluation of academic, clinical, housing, physical, and student employee accommodation requests.
• Collaborate, communicate, educate, and consult with faculty and staff on implementation of accommodation plans.
• Provide leadership and coordination on clinical accommodations granted by SAS. This includes meeting with professional school supervisors of clinical sites and evaluating reasonableness of needed accommodations.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students with disabilities while promoting independence, responsibility, and self-advocacy.
• Assist in oversight and supervision of Student Accessibility Services Professional Staff.
• Supervise Student Accessibility Services Graduate Assistants.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, education, social work or related field.
• 5 years of experience working with a diverse population in a secondary, post-secondary, or professional level and advising students.
• Experience working in a disability/accessibility accommodations environment at a post-secondary or secondary level preferred.
• Knowledge of ADA laws, policies, and regulations, and how they impact higher education is helpful.
  
  

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don't hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu

Creighton University was founded in 1878 and has an enrollment of 8,000 students. Our campus spans over 150 acres, has over 50 buildings, and employs over 2250 people. It is important to us to have a diverse student body and workforce. In addition to our excellent benefits package, our employees enjoy a variety of programs and discounts to support a positive work-life balance. At Creighton University, your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff, and students inspired to change the world. And it all starts with you.