JOB DESCRIPTION: As part of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, serves as an interactive member of the Department of Accessibility Services to review supporting documentation and requests for accommodations from students and employees for quality, continuity, consistency and accuracy. Orients, supports and provides guidance to employees and students and those in their support system(s) about the disability accommodations process, and appropriate use of accommodations.
Reviews and determines eligibility for accommodation from all Emory constituents by working directly with employees and students to gather additional information; provides information about the request process and orientation to processes and procedures associated with registration. Attends and collaborates in weekly intake review team meetings to achieve a thorough review of difficult or complex requests for accommodation and/or works to identify efficiencies and/or solutions to accommodate related concerns. Routinely monitors fluctuating workloads to ensure appropriate priority and timely delivery of services. Collaborates with academic departments to ensure provision of appropriate resources for employees and students participating in field placements, internships, co-ops, distance learning programs, etc.
Attends and participates in department, division, and university wide professional development opportunities. Participates in professional development to gain additional understanding of the University's obligations associated with compliance and emerging solutions for equitable access.
Collaborates with campus partners to support access for individuals with disabilities to university course materials, programs, and services. Ensures staff participation at virtual and in person recruiting fairs for prospective and current Emory constituents. Facilitates workshops for students, faculty, and staff .
In consultation with the Associate Director, serves on university, divisional and departmental committees. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Higher Education or a related field and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree. Experience reviewing and evaluating documentation in a higher education or employment environment. Experience interpreting federal laws and regulations governing the provision of services to persons with disabilities including the ADA and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Experience with Accommodate software or other disability accommodation tracking software and/or PeopleSoft.
Ability to apply concepts and analyze relevant data and solve practical problems while managing a variety of concrete variables. Working knowledge in learning theory, assessment, instructional design, and Universal design concepts. Demonstrated ability to review and interpret psycho-educational evaluations and other forms of supporting medical or clinical documentation provided to accompany requests for accommodation. This can be demonstrated through coursework, work experience or a combination of both. Demonstrated record of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. |
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran's status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law. |
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