Assistant Director for Accommodations

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Assistant Director for Accommodations
Posting Number 2022105EP

Position Information


Classification Title Asst Dir-LGBTQ+ Stu Life
Working Title Assistant Director for Accommodations
Classification Code 1041
RCW Exemption Criteria 13 - Counseling of Students
EWU Position Number E99224
CUPA Code
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit PSE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range PS - 108
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $50,948 (minimum) up to $62,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.
Anticipated Start Date
Term of Appointment 12
Location Cheney
County Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Posting Text


Job Summary
  • Reposted Friday, January 6, 2023.


We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Assistant Director – Accommodations
Reporting to the Director for Student Accommodations & Support Services, the Assistant Director for Accommodations is a supervisor, key case manager, communicator, educator, and advocate for student accommodations, disability support services, and student support services. The Assistant Director is tasked with helping create and support an inclusive and equitable learning community at EWU for all students who need accommodations/disability support services. This position also serves as a secondary point of contact for Student Accommodations and Support Services (SASS). The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director and Senior Director to ensure students receive the accommodations and support services they need by working collaboratively with campus stakeholders, particularly departments/units, EWU’s coordinated care network.
The Assistant Director is responsible for advising, advocating for, and outlining student accommodations. Additionally, the Assistant Director will help with designing and facilitating programs, workshops, resources, and communications to support students receiving or seeking accommodations.
The Assistant Director will build collaborative internal and external relationships, work closely with all Student Affairs case managers to connect students in need of resources and support, and help oversee SASS’s involvement in campus, local, and regional activities/events that contribute to student success and retention. This position supervises department staff and student employees, as well as advises and assists students, staff, and faculty with referrals to appropriate on- and off-campus resources, as needed.
This is a new position at the university, and we are looking for people willing to take initiative and be creative.
Flexible work schedule is available.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ . 
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/


This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Upon hire – You must complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. The training will be available online, in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and listed on Human Resources’ webpage.
Physical Demands
Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at [email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies, Counseling, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in a higher education setting, including at least two (2) years of experience advising students or serving as a case manager. [Internship, volunteer, or related work that is commensurate with five years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year of experience advising students may substitute.]
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ADA laws and regulations
  • Demonstrated experience with disability/accommodation services.
  • Experience interpreting a variety of documentation and determining appropriate actions
  • High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience developing, coordinating, and planning training.
  • Supervisory experience, which can include supervising student/part-time employees.
  • Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Disability Studies, Counseling, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of theories and practices related to college student development.
  • Experience with assessment and design of learning outcomes.
  • Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and/or other forms of revenue generation.
  • Proficiency in EAB Navigate, AIM and Maxient software platforms.
  • Direct experience working with college or young adult population with mental health, learning, attentional, or chronic health conditions.
  • Mental Health Professional License.
Other Skills and Abilities
Core Competencies
  • Professionalism
  • Leadership
  • Self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Able to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Superior communication skills, verbal and written
  • Organizational and analytical skills
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Appropriate exercise of independent judgment and delegated authority
  • Demonstrated ability to actively think ahead, anticipate upcoming needs, and propose solutions
  • Effective decision making
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
Typical hours of operation are M-F 8am to 5pm with occasional evenings and weekends events. Flexible work schedule is available.
Posting Date 01/06/2023
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
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    Application Types Accepted Profile

    Job Duties


    % of Time 50
    Responsibility / Duty
    Administration and Management
    • Assist the Director in managing daily operations of SASS. Serve as a secondary point of contact for Accommodations.
    • Assist with recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student and professional staff in SASS.
    • Develop and conduct training pertaining to disability service, accommodations, and support services.
    • Act, as needed, in the absence of the Director during staff meetings.
    • Oversee Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) grant
    • Track expenditures to ensure they are in alignment with SASS budgets as established and maintained by the Director and Senior Director.
    • In partnership with the Senior Director and Director, develop, implement, and evaluate annual goals and learning objectives for SASS, its programs and staff, and assist with the development of multi-year strategic planning efforts for the Student Life unit under Student Affairs.
    • Maintain administrative reports, compile data on program activities, and coordinate assessment processes used to analyze and evaluate effectiveness of the SASS services, usage, and outreach.
    • Help maintain and update the SASS’s website and social media pages and integrate technological resources into the center’s operations/programs.
    • Oversee updating and production of regular publications and promotional materials.
    • Maintain a thorough knowledge of university policies and procedures as they relate to student accommodations and support services, communications, and university facilities. Maintain current knowledge of changes in university policies.
    • Collaborate with the SASS team in developing protocols for students with special needs.
    • Respond to requests for presentations, training, workshops, lectures, panels, and resources related to students with disabilities/accommodation needs.
    • Develop programmatic partnerships and coalitions with academic and administrative departments as well as student and community organizations. Promote accommodations and disability support services and serve as a point of contact for campus partners.
    • Serve as a resource and provide assistance and referral information to students, staff, and faculty regarding grievances, alleged discrimination, and harassment, in accordance with campus policies. Assist other administrative departments in responding to such complaints as needed.
    • Analyze current issues, trends, and best practices – on the local, regional, and national level – related to accommodations, disability services, support services, inclusion, higher education, and students in crisis.
    • Help represent SASS on campus-wide committees and public forums as needed.
    • In partnership with the Director, initiate, develop, and/or support student, staff, and faculty orientation programs and campus publications.
    • Provide outreach and assistance to staff, students, and faculty on accommodations and disability support services.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 40
    Responsibility / Duty
    Case Management and Outreach
    • Provide support, resources, referrals, resources, and assistance with navigating university-wide operations, on-and-off campus service coordination, accommodations, problem-solving, and help for students who are impacted by traumatic, disruptive or disturbing life events (i.e. intimate partner violence, bias motivated incidents, major illness/injury, etc.)
    • Provide consultation to faculty, staff, parents, and other health care providers, for purposes of care coordination and referrals to community and private resources as appropriate.
    • Conduct individual intakes with students to determine appropriate supports, accommodations, resources, auxiliary services, and available supplemental information to support academic success, retention, and graduation.
    • Review and verify student submitted documentation in accordance with university policies.
    • Ensure timeliness of student case management from referral/intake to administration of appropriate support measures.
    • Manage individual caseload to ensure: three (3) to five (5) student appointments per day and maintain full, accurate, and up-to-date case records in appropriate case management systems.
    • Develop individualized accommodation plans as required for students with needs for academic modifications due to religious, TIX, disability, or other related needs in consultation with Student Accommodations and Support Services leadership.
    • Communicate student accommodation needs to faculty. Coordinate and negotiate with faculty to ensure students receive accommodations in a timely and effective manner including discussing the basic course requirements and any concerns regarding the reasonableness of accommodations in a specific setting.
    • Develop and maintain a bank of student support referral options throughout the University’s primary service area that can serve specific student needs (childcare, SNAP, housing, food assistance, mental/physical/social/spiritual health, and culturally relevant resources).
    • Build, maintain, and enhance a sense of belonging and community for students with disabilities.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 10
    Responsibility / Duty
    University and Divisional Services
    • Actively participate in projects and activities to support the mission and objectives of the SASS and Eagle Care.
    • Attend unit meetings and Student Affairs divisional meetings.
    • Serve on departmental/university committees as appropriate.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of SASS.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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