Assistant Director of Student Accommodation

at  Vanderbilt University

The Assistant Director of Student Accommodation is part of the Student Access Office at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual leader responsible for providing access to students who experience physical, environmental, or attitudinal barriers on campus. This position oversees the accommodation determination and implementation process within the Student Access Office. The Assistant Director of Student Accommodation determines accommodations for students with disabilities and assists the Director in delivering a comprehensive, accessible program at the university. Reporting directly to the Director of Student Access, the Assistant Director of Student Accommodation will collaborate with students, faculty, and administrators on a daily basis.
Student Access provides accommodations to students when a physical, environmental, or attitudinal barrier exists. Students with disabilities connect with Student Access each semester to receive any necessary accommodations. Student Access strives to serve and educate the university community on best practices regarding accessibility and universal design.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is necessary.
• A master’s degree in rehabilitation, education, psychology, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Four (4) years’ experience determining accommodations in higher education with students with disabilities is necessary.
• Experience determining accommodations for clinical and professional programs is strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the accommodation determination and implementation process for student accommodations.
• Collaborates with and advises the Access Specialists and other Student Access staff in the accommodation determination and implementation process to support best practices in both the accommodation process and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Addresses escalated accommodation requests.
• Serves as the coordinator for graduate, clinical, and professional program accommodation requests.
• Determines appropriate and reasonable accommodations as required by the ADAAA (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 through the review of documentation and personal statements.
• Adheres to ADAAA, Section 504, and FERPA guidelines.
• Meets with students to assess functional limitations.
• Recommends accommodations to students; assists faculty in implementation of those accommodations.
• Orients students to the Student Access office, including review of Student Access processes and procedures.
• Assists in coordinating services and resources for students with disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, testing accommodations, note-taking provisions, alternate format of materials, housing accommodations, and dining accommodations.
• Trains faculty and staff through presentations and workshops regarding access, universal design, and legal requirements.
• Maintains accurate student records in a database, including documentation of accommodations, summary of meetings, and changes made to the student record.
• Represents Student Access at university and community events.
• Assists the Director in the delivery of a comprehensive program, including, but not limited to, attending meetings, presentations, and trainings.
• Hires, trains, and assists student workers each semester.
• Assists the testing coordinator with the administration, collection, and delivery of student exams
• Assists the Assistive Technology Specialist with transferring of materials in accessible format.
• Engages in professional development opportunities at the local and national level.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:

• Working and growing together as a community of communities… we are One Vanderbilt .
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self , while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position