Assistant Director of Student Affairs u0026 Disability Services

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u003cpu003eAdler U is currently seeking an Assistant Director for our Student Affairs u0026amp; Disability Services Department. Under the general guidance of the Director of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director of Student Affairs will provide oversight of issues pertinent to student success and engagement. In this capacity, they will serve as a source of information pertinent to university policies, as an adjunct to faculty in the advisement of students and will support a range of student support services such as accessibility, student orientation, University events, and career services.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eA primary area of focus for the Assistant Director of Student Affairs is ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and provision of related programs and services.u0026nbsp; The Assistant Director will coordinate policies, pertinent information and procedures relating to accessibility services and the related accommodation processes for students. In addition to their focus on accessibility, the Assistant Director will support the Director of Student Affairs across a range of student engagement and support functions.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation/Experience:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eBacheloru0026rsquo;s degree in Student Administration, Higher Education or Counseling or related field required. Masteru0026rsquo;s in Business Administration with a concentration in Student Administration, Higher Education, Counseling or related field, preferred.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMinimum three (3) years progressive, required. Post-Graduate University experience, working in a student services or student advising experience in Higher Education Academia preferred.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKnowledge/Skills/Abilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) regulationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of general student resources, referrals and services.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong critical thinking and problem-solving acumenu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing theseu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong collaboration acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to apply best practices as they relate to supporting both ground and online student success through the provision of accessibility servicesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong analytical skills to identify solutions to resolve problems independent judgment and decision-making processesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to train and present information to both students and faculty regarding accessibility compliance, policies, and procedures.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient in virtual meeting platforms (Teams/Skype/Zoom)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong research acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to present ideas and concepts orally and in writing to a diverse audience and adapt communication style to that audienceu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to support a diverse student, staff and faculty population.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other department staff, students and the publicu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to develop and implement student engagement opportunities via ground and virtual settingsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to network effectively in order to forge strong stakeholder relationships that maximize recruitment efforts and facilitate transition pathways to education, training, and employment opportunitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication acumen including written, oral, and listeningu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003ePrincipal Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEssential Duties u0026amp; Responsibilities: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eOversee and facilitate campus activities that align and meets required compliance regulations according to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and implements programs and services. Ensure compliance with ADA regulations and oversee the student accessibility services and support including provision of reasonable accommodation, examination support, and ensuring sufficient resourcesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSupports New Student Orientation sessions for both ground and online programs as well as the execution of University eventsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eIn collaboration with the Office of Compliance, serves as international student advisor and in this capacity work to support and retain international studentsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eServes as a liaison and resource to faculty regarding University policy and best practices/emerging trends related to student successu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCollaborate and partnership with student facing offices including Admissions, Academic Affairs, Information Technology, Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Facilities resolve problems, coordinate activities, and verify information.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOrganizes and reports data pertinent to state and federal and accreditation by governmental and other accrediting bodies; Establishes and updates policies, procedures, and pertinent information related to student successu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eServes as a student advisory source, monitor attendance in collaboration with faculty, and Leave of Absence returns,u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSupports Recognized Student Organizations management, provide guidance, support event organization, promotion and renewal process as neededu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCollaborate with Vancouver and Online campuses to ensure consistency, collaboration, best practices and shared resources within student affairs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOversee student communication of events, policies and general information.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDevelop and implement student engagement opportunities via ground and virtual settingsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOther duties as assigned.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCOVID-19 considerations:u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eThe health and safety of our staff/faculty and their families, as well as our stakeholders, potential candidates, and the communities we serve, are of the utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this role will temporarily be performed remotely. The successful candidate will train and work from home until such time as it is determined that role will return to the campus full-time.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAPPLICATION PROCESS:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eApplicants should electronically submit a complete application including: a cover letter addressing qualifications and interests, as well as a resume.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eIt is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.u0026nbsp;u003c/emu003eu003cspanu003eu003cemu003eAs part of the Adleru0027s equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative actionu0026nbsp;to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunitiesu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:true,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:5b64ce7f-14b5-443e-344c-7e8db470f3bd,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2020-12-01T19:28:29.859Z},{JobBoardId:b809b751-42a6-bffa-f3ce-536e549e35d9,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2020-12-01T19:28:29.859Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null});

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