Disability Resource Assistant Director

The Disability Resource Assistant Director supports learning by facilitating access for students with disabilities in the AU community. This position will assist in achieving compliance, ensure student equity, and uphold Aurora University's mission of inclusivity and empowerment. Core Competencies: Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events. Collaborate with the Disability Resource Director to improve and facilitate access services for undergraduate, graduate, on-ground, and online students with disabilities. Assist with the upkeep and implementation of office policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Director to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other relevant laws and policies. Evaluate and interpret student documentation and determine eligibility for accommodations. Conduct meetings with students to determine eligibility for accommodations within the appropriate level of services (provisional, temporary, and permanent) and make recommendations for relevant services and resources. Maintain confidential, accurate, and complete records of prospective and registered students within the office management system and other relevant platforms. Maintain a caseload of students with disabilities ensuring effective implementation of approved accommodation and access across campus. Assist in the provision of auxiliary aids, interpreters, captioning services, and other related services as needed. Assist in the acquisition of alternate formats for printed materials as needed. Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement materials designed to educate students with disabilities, parents/families, and faculty and staff on services and supports provided by the DRO. Support students with self-advocacy so they can effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and peers. Collaborate with the Director in collecting, maintaining and analyzing DRO and disability data for ongoing departmental and campus-wide review and improvement. Collaborate with the Director on work that increases DRO visibility and builds understanding of the DRO to support an inclusive community. Support and collaborate with faculty and other campus departments in appropriately implementing approved accommodations and supporting an understanding of working with students with disabilities. Assist in maintaining office operations including email and phone communication. Assist in recruitment, hiring, training, and oversight of student workers, including but not limited to, peer note takers and office interns and student work. Collaborate with Testing Services to support appropriate implementation of testing related accommodations. Support Testing Services operations when needed, including final exams. Represent the DRO, Testing Services, and Academic Support Center in campus events including, but not limited to, Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, and orientation that may include evening and weekend commitments. Perform other duties as assigned. Education: Master's degree in Education or Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or a related field required Experience: Minimum of: Two years of professional experience working with individuals with disabilities in an educational or comparable institutional setting required. Institutional post-secondary institutional experience highly preferred. Experience in reviewing and/or interpreting disability documentation (e.g. psychological assessments, special education records, audiology reports, etc.) for the purpose of determining reasonable accommodations. Preferred experience with assistive technology and case management software. Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operating systems. Sound judgment and prioritization skills. Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Quick learner with great prioritization skills. Ability to work independently and be dependable. Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining a constructive working relationship with other team members. Ability to respond in a trauma-informed, empathetic, and respectful manner when individuals share sensitive or potentially distressing experiences. Physical Requirements: Ability to work with a computer for long periods of the day. Ability to attend off campus meetings. Office setting, standing, walking, sitting. Work Hours: Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week, but days/hours may vary as needed. Hybrid or work from home employment will be considered if candidate can demonstrate ability to fulfill this role effectively off-site.