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Director of Accessibility Resources and Services

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is accepting applications for a director of accessibility resources and services for the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA).

The director of accessibility resources and services is responsible for arranging services and providing accommodations to eligible students with learning, psychological and physical disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended in 2008, and all other related rules, regulations and guidelines.  The director provides, or trains others to provide, instruction and support to students needing help with organization, time management, study skills  regardless of disabilities status. The director also serves as the 504 coordinator for Hampshire, and as such is responsible for coordinating the College's compliance efforts with federal and state regulations pertaining to disabilities with all other departments. In addition, the 504 coordinator administers the College’s 504 grievance procedures in conjunction with the chief diversity officer and/or human resources. 

A master's degree with expertise in learning disabiilities, special education, rehabilitation counseling or related field and a minimum of three years experience in higher education disabilities services or equivalent is required.  Thorough knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related statutes and amendments is essential.  Successful candidate must have the ability to screen for and evaluate for LD and ADHD utilizing formal diagnostic tools, as our current resources permit, and refer students to external diagnostic services if warranted. Ability to assess and interpret diagnostic tests from a variety of professional backgrounds to identify eligible students, as well as counsel and teach skills to assist LD/ADHD/TBI students to develop personal understanding about disability related skills. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. A working knowledge of adaptive computer technology and excellent oral and written skills are also required.

This is a full-time, benefited position. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits program. Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at http://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.