Director, Office of Accessibility Resources

Job Summary:
Join us in championing accessibility and inclusivity at Bucknell University! This dynamic leadership role is all about designing, developing, and implementing innovative services, programs, and training that empower students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. Your mission will be to ensure every student has
equal access to all aspects of our vibrant community.

You’ll play a pivotal role in approving and coordinating accommodations, collaborating closely with students, faculty, and staff to deliver these essential supports effectively. Your insights will help us maintain a data-driven approach, as you benchmark and assess program goals and outcomes to continually enhance our services. Plus, you’ll oversee budget management and planning, ensuring our resources align with our commitment to inclusivity.

Bring your passion for accessibility to Bucknell, and help us create an environment where everyone can thrive!

Job Duties:
Reporting Relationships / Direct Reports:

Reports to the Vice President of Equity & Inclusive Excellence
Supervises the Testing Center Coordinator and the Assistant Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR)

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Oversight | 35% |Provide leadership to the department. Oversees all Office staff which includes the Assistant Director, admin support and Testing Center Coordinator. Maintains and manages data on the provision of services, benchmarks and assesses program goals and outcomes; manages the budget; represents the office at campus events; and participates on campus committees.


Accommodations | 35% | Partner with academic affairs, student affairs, and dining to process accommodation requests (academic, housing, dining, parking). Review documentation, communicate approval statuses, conduct initial and follow-up meetings, monitor accommodation implementation, and consult as needed to ensure access.


Training & Programming| 20% | Designs, develops, and implements accessibility and disability-related programs and training for Bucknell students, faculty, and staff to ensure equal access for disabled students.


Continued Education & Professional Development| 10% | Advances skills and competencies by keeping abreast of laws, mandates, and trends in accessibility/disability services in higher education.
What You'll Bring:

Education: Master’s in Education or a related field

Professional Work Experience: 4-5 years

Leadership experience

Collaborative spirit

Strong communication skills

Commitment to accessibility

Analytical skills

Adaptability and continuous learning

Problem-solving abilities

Preferred, but not required:

Education: Doctorate in Education or a related field

Professional Work Experience: 6-7 years

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in an office setting, with or without accommodations, to include: sitting, standing, moving about the office and campus

Job Exempt:
Yes

Salary Range:
75,000.00-90,800.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:
2024-10-18

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-Verify
Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.
E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)