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Posting Number: | 20233876S |
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Position Title: | Assistant Director, Disability Services |
Position Type: | Staff |
Location: | Villanova, PA |
Recruitment Type: | Internal/External Applicants |
Work Schedule: | full-time/12-months |
Avg Hours Week | |
Department: | 703-Disabled Student Services |
Position Summary: | Villanova University’s Office of Disability Services (ODS) is rooted in values fundamental to the division of Student Life: to support the holistic development of students, to foster thriving through inclusion and belonging, to amplify equity and justice on campus, and to enhance well-being. The Office of Disability Services ensures that qualified students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities by eliminating physical and educational barriers. We provide support services and accommodations to students with disabilities so they are able to participate freely and actively in all facets of university life. The Assistant Director for Disability Services works with the Director for the Office of Disability Services as a critical partner in the effort to create and maintain a positive university environment that encourages the success of all students. This includes assessment of difficulties influencing academic performance, individual academic coaching, and study skills strategies. They contribute to the provision of resources to facilitate the University’s compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding the provision of services to persons with disabilities. They interact closely with other university offices regarding students’ academic functioning and campus engagement. These include academic deans, academic advisors, faculty advisors, Learning Support Services and other student support offices, online program directors, and other members of the Division for Student Life. They assist the Director in interpreting medical documentation, determining and providing reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services for qualified students with disabilities, referring students with personal, emotional, or psychological problems to Counseling Center, collaborates with Counseling Center colleagues in coordinating student care, and collaborates with other vital ODS partnerships such as Residence Life, Public Safety, Dining Services, University Health Center, Athletics, and the Dean of Students Office. Villanova University is a nationally ranked university with a vibrant student population supported by dedicated staff, and faculty, located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. Villanova’s mission calls us to foster a community where care and respect animate all aspects of university life, where our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion informs our actions every day. At Villanova, we embrace St. Augustine’s belief that we learn best through our relationships and friendships with others, that our ties and connections to one another allow us to improve ourselves and the world around us. At Villanova and in Student Life, we are dedicated to the well-being and inclusion of every person with open collaboration among all of our campus partners to help each person flourish. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. |
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Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: | The Office of Disability Services professional staff interacts extensively with students. Consequently, it is common for meetings and events to be scheduled beyond traditional work hours. A member of the Disability Services professional staff should anticipate the need to work in the evenings and on weekends, as necessary, throughout the academic year. The Office of Disability Services is a high-traffic and busy work environment with multiple peak periods of work activity across the calendar year. Interruptions of work tasks to attend to phone or walk-in inquiries are the norm. It is important to address all inquiries with courtesy and accuracy. |
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Posting Date: | 12/12/2023 |
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): | |
Salary Posting Information: | Commensurate with experience. |
Salary Band: | I |
Job Classification: | exempt |
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