Associate Director of Access Center at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO

Job description

Department ACCESS Position Summary Under the general direction of the Director, the Associate Director for the Access Center (AC) supervises and manages performance of 3-4 Accessibility Coordinators; provides direct, comprehensive accommodations support services to students and consults with academic departments and staff to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974; manages the accommodation services for students with visual impairments and facilitates collaborative partnerships with faculty to minimize accessibility barriers in university learning environments; represents the AC on various campus committees, promoting institutional accessibility awareness; assists with program assessment and report writing activities and oversees student engagement and outreach activities; provides general oversight of the department in the Director's absence; and represents the Director at on and off campus meetings as needed. IND208 Duties/Responsibilities 30% - Leadership, Management & Supervision Serves as a member of the AC Leadership team. Supports the department in developing strategic vision and plans, leading the team toward common goals, and communicating the AC mission, vision and goals to all constituents. Provides guidance, counsel, and support to the Director in areas of oversight, planning, and vision for the Access Center. Provides leadership support on policy development, interpretation of applicable law and mandates. Oversees, supervises and manages performance of accessibility coordinators. Leads and manages Access Center outreach activities, programs, and trainings annually, including the scheduling, development, facilitation, and evaluation of outreach initiatives. Provides professional development trainings for University professional staff, support services offices, and student employees, including Admissions, Student Academic Success Center, and faculty. Plans and oversees Access Center annual assessment plan and oversees departmental assessments – data collection, analysis and reporting for the continual enhancement of program. Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of inclusive excellence in university/division-wide projects and initiatives. Represents the Access Center on campus-wide committees and working groups. Serves as a faculty liaison to designated academic departments and programs which includes providing faculty training and consultative services and guidance on accommodation/access issues. The above list of essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities is not all-inclusive; individual will perform other related duties as assigned. Provides general oversight of the department in the Director's absence and represents the Director in on and off campus meetings as needed. 50% - Case Management Conducts intake interviews and reviews documentation for accommodations eligibility. Determines reasonable accommodations; coordinates program services and student accommodations with faculty and staff. Maintains timely and accurate electronic student records. Counsels students in the following areas: rights and responsibilities with regard to academic accommodations, departmental policies and procedures, career awareness, and University policies. Provide case management and coordination of services and accommodations that address the accessibility needs of the students who are blind or have a significant visual impairment. Facilitates faculty-student proactive, collaborative meetings to identify possible access barriers with course content or format. Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Accessible Technology & Testing and the Accessibility Technology Specialist to ensure accessibility to course materials. Recruits staff to support student access in learning environments. 20% - Student Engagement and Well-Being Counsels students in the following areas: rights and responsibilities with regards to academic accommodations, departmental policies