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CORESTAFF Services · Bowie
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Director of Disability Support Services . In this role, you will work closely with the Director to ensure all university programs, services, and activities are fully accessible and compliant with federal and state laws. You will play a pivotal role in reviewing documentation, determining accommodations, developing campus-wide training, and advocating for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to their education.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Strategic Operations
Ensure Regulatory Compliance:
Assist the Director in ensuring university programs and activities comply with the ADA/ADAAA, Section 504, Section 508 , and all relevant federal and state laws.
Research Best Practices:
Research and implement modern policies, procedures, and systems aligned with ADA guidelines to continuously improve accommodation services.
Data & Reporting:
Gather metrics and assist with data collection for annual reports and other departmental compliance requirements.
Housing Accommodations:
Partner with Residence Life to review and implement approved housing accommodations for students.
Student Intake & Advocacy
Eligibility & Intake:
Review student documentation and conduct intake interviews to determine eligibility and approve appropriate accommodations.
Assistive Technology:
Determine the best assistive technology and training programs to support students' specific needs.
Conflict Resolution:
Act as a mediator to diffuse and resolve difficult issues between students, faculty, external stakeholders, or parents.
Holistic Support:
Collaborate with campus partners—including Counseling, Tutoring, Career Services, Veterans Affairs, and Title IX—to ensure students have full access to campus life.
Training, Outreach & Programs
Campus Training:
Develop and facilitate workshops and training sessions on disability awareness and compliance for faculty, staff, students, and external agencies.
Special Event Coordination:
Assist with major initiatives, including annual Disability Awareness Month
events (October) and Student Orientation & Onboarding activities.
Community Liaisons:
Build and maintain relationships with secondary school systems and external agencies to ease the transition process for incoming post-secondary students.
Workforce Development:
Collaborate with the federal Workforce Recruitment Program to connect students with professional opportunities.
Staff Supervision
Personnel Management:
Assist the Director in hiring contractual employees, including sign language interpreters.
Scribe Management:
Train, supervise, and handle the scheduling for student scribes.
Position Requirements
Minimum Training & Experience
Master’s Degree
in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field.
A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience
serving individuals with disabilities specifically within a post-secondary educational setting .
Training Background:
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training on the ADA and Section 504 in a higher education environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Legal Expertise:
Deep knowledge of federal laws governing disability services, including the ADA, Section 504, and Section 508
of the Rehabilitation Act.
Documentation Review:
Proven ability to analyze and interpret psychoeducational evaluations
and clinical documentation to determine accommodation needs (verifiable through coursework, previous employment, or both).
Technical Savvy:
Hands-on experience working with assistive technology support tools
and software.
Professional Growth:
A commitment to ongoing professional development to stay current on evolving disability service trends and regulations.
Details
| Company | CORESTAFF Services |
| Location | Bowie |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |