Assistant Director, Accessibility Services
Dartmouth College

Posting date:

11/14/2024

Yes

1129018

Assistant Director, Accessibility Services

Geisel Education

$67,200

$84,000

Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with the expectation of the employee working onsite at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH, four days per week and remotely one day per week.

Hanover, NH

Hybrid

No

NA

No

To support students with disabilities across Geisel's MD, MPH, and MS degree programs, ensuring that Geisel is meeting its responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and other state and federal disability-related related laws and that provide discrimination protections to persons with disabilities. Works with students affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine in the processes to request and receive reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal opportunity to participate in, benefit from, and access Geisel's educational programs, services, and activities.

Masters plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Masters's plus 3 to 5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years working with students with disabilities in a higher educational setting.
• Expertise with interpreting a range of disability documentation (including neuropsychological evaluations), understanding and applying the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and relevant case law, and determining reasonable academic adjustments and services in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain student confidentially and trust.
• Commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity within the educational setting.

• At least 3 years of experience working with graduate and professional students, particularly in the health sciences.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and their applications in a clinical setting.
• Certification in disability services or a related field.

Andrea Wright

Andrea.L.Wright@dartmouth.edu

William Eidtson, Assistant Dean for Academic Advising

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Not an essential function

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Student Accommodations and Support

• Independently works with Geisel professional degree program students (MD, MPH, MS), administrators, and faculty via the interactive process.
• Adeptly reviews and analyzes private disability documentation (such as medical records, psychological evaluations, neuropsychological reports) and relevant legal guidance to determine disability status, and if reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, and other innovative solutions are needed to eliminate or mitigate disability barriers.
• Consults with Geisel's curricular and assessment teams to ensure reasonable accommodations do not fundamentally alter the specific program in which the student is enrolled.
• Consults with on- and off-campus medical, psychological, technology, and disability determination professionals in the review of student documentation as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing counsel and support to a caseload of students to support them in better understanding the nexus of their disabilities and their Geisel experience; to problem-solve and potentially refine strategies, assistive technologies, and/or reasonable accommodations; connecting students with relevant on- and off-campus resources to foster autonomy.
• Offers guidance and support to students with disabilities in navigating dynamic, fast-paced learning environments and developing self-advocacy skills.

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Compliance and Recordkeeping

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies related to disability services, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Collaborates with Geisel's various support teams to ensure reasonable accommodations are carried out appropriately.
• Collaborates with Dartmouth Office of Student Accessibility Services and other Dartmouth offices to ensure students' equal access to Geisel's curricular and co-curricular activities consistent with overarching Dartmouth policies.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of student requests, determinations, interactions, accommodations, and services provided.
• Prepares reports and documentation as required for compliance and institutional purposes.

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Awareness Building and Outreach

• Works closely with Geisel faculty and staff to ensure understanding and implementation of accommodation and provides training and resources on best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
• Develops and implements programs and workshops aimed at raising disability awareness and fostering an inclusive campus culture
• Collaborates with academic departments to promote inclusive teaching strategies and environments.
• Participates in orientation and other Geisel events to introduce disability resources and support services to new students.
• Collaborates with campus partners and external organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.

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Continuous Improvement

• Stays informed about current trends, research, and best practices in the field of disability services in the health professions.
• Develops and maintain awareness of technological supports for students with disabilities, particularly to technologies used in medicine to ensure equal access (e.g., visual stethoscopes).
• Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of Geisel's disability services provided to students and make recommendations for improvements to ensure access and equity for Geisel students.
• Engages in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.