Assistant Director (Senior Staff Assistant, SL-3) - Purchase College, State University of New York : Job Details

Posting Number S341P Job Title Assistant Director (Senior Staff Assistant, SL-3) Application Deadline 12/12/2024 Department Office of Disability Resources FT - PT Full Time Part-time % Minimum Salary $70,000 (+ $3,400 location pay) Maximum Salary $75,000 (+$3,400 location pay) DescriptionThe Office of Disability Resources exists to enhance the Purchase College experience by supporting full participation for students with disabilities. The office collaborates with campus partners to provide leadership and guidance, and facilitation of equal access to our programs, services, and activities.The Assistant Director works in close contact with the Director to provide reasonable accommodations and services for students with disabilities in compliance with ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other related federal and state regulations. The Assistant Director also works with the Director in supervising the Cornerstone Connect program, a fee-based program within the department that provides academic and social executive-functioning support for participants. The Assistant Director collaborates with the Director and other departments and key staff to promote compliance with ADAAA and the socially-just model of disability on campus. The Assistant Director is responsible for researching and keeping up with the current trends and best practices in the field of disability services in higher education to inform dialogues on campus. The Assistant Director is also responsible for assisting the Director in updating the brochures/informational materials and office website page and in facilitating workshops and meetings to educate the campus community in an effort to improve student services. The Assistant Director may perform other related duties for the purpose of providing support services to students with disabilities. The position reports to the Director of the Office of Disability Resources.Qualifications* A Master's degree in a related field and 2-3 years of related work experience in higher education.* Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, NVLD, anxiety and other mental health issues, physical and cognitive disabilities.* Experience working with students with disabilities who qualify for accommodations under ADAAA and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with compliance surrounding higher education and disability.* Demonstrated familiarity with best practice initiatives for working with students with disabilities.* Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding student's disability and related documentation.* Ability to understand psycho-educational documentation and to use information to provide reasonable accommodations and services.* Ability to develop easy rapport with students and act as an advocate for student when required.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Supervisory experience.* Candidates must attach the following documents to your online application: C.V./resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references.Applications and supporting documents will be reviewed upon receipt. Applicants will be contacted for interviews approximately two-weeks from date of posting (week of November 25, 2024).Special NoteBenefits -* Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY's Benefit Summaries website.* Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.* Access to the NAEYC-accredited, on-campus child care at The Children's Center.* Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.* Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute. For detailed information on some of the College's employee benefits, visit the College's Human Resources/Benefits website.Nondiscrimination Policy - Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University's current campus security policies. Purchase College's Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected] to be Filled 02/01/2024