Assistant Director, Academic Accommodation
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
**Salary Range:** USD $58,310.00/Yr. - USD $99,120.00/Yr.
**Locations:** Auburn University, Alabama
**Categories:** Academic Services & Administration
**Job Type:** Non-Faculty
**Position Type:** Full-Time
**Department:** Accessibility
**Associated Division:** Provost & SeniorVP Academic Affairs
**Req ID:** 8529
**Overview**
The Assistant Director of Academic Accommodations oversees activities to ensure compliance with Auburn University policies and government regulations related to academic accommodations of Auburn University students.
**Responsibilities**
+ Oversees the review of medical, psychological, and educational reports to determine eligibility for academic accommodations and services.
+ Provides interpretation and assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitations Act.
+ Provides information to students regarding available academic accommodations and the official processes and procedures to request accommodation.
+ Determines accommodations and addresses accommodation issues for individual students.
+ Coordinates sign language and captioning needs for campus activities.
+ Assists in the overall daily administration of the office, including, but not limited to, supervision of staff, financial/HR issues, and planning activities.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in administering services for the disabled to include identifying and implementing accommodations.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
**Contract Type**
Continuing
**Why Work at Auburn?**
+ **Life-Changing Impact:** Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
+ **Culture of Excellence:** We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
+ **We're Here for You:** Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
+ **Sweet Home Alabama:** The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
+ **A Place for Everyone:** Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
+ **Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!**
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
**Locations:** Auburn University, Alabama
**Categories:** Academic Services & Administration
**Job Type:** Non-Faculty
**Position Type:** Full-Time
**Department:** Accessibility
**Associated Division:** Provost & SeniorVP Academic Affairs
**Req ID:** 8529
**Overview**
The Assistant Director of Academic Accommodations oversees activities to ensure compliance with Auburn University policies and government regulations related to academic accommodations of Auburn University students.
**Responsibilities**
+ Oversees the review of medical, psychological, and educational reports to determine eligibility for academic accommodations and services.
+ Provides interpretation and assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitations Act.
+ Provides information to students regarding available academic accommodations and the official processes and procedures to request accommodation.
+ Determines accommodations and addresses accommodation issues for individual students.
+ Coordinates sign language and captioning needs for campus activities.
+ Assists in the overall daily administration of the office, including, but not limited to, supervision of staff, financial/HR issues, and planning activities.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in administering services for the disabled to include identifying and implementing accommodations.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
**Contract Type**
Continuing
**Why Work at Auburn?**
+ **Life-Changing Impact:** Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
+ **Culture of Excellence:** We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
+ **We're Here for You:** Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
+ **Sweet Home Alabama:** The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
+ **A Place for Everyone:** Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
+ **Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!**
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.