Disability Service Specialist
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
Subscribe::
Department:: Services for Students with Disabilities
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jan 12, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 02661
Position ID:: 171659

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $53,151 - $57,000

The Disabilities Services Specialist position within Services for Students with Disabilities is a full-time 12-month professional obligation. The position reports to the Director. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Determine and authorize appropriate academic and programmatic accommodations for eligible students as applicable under ADA/ADAAA/504 laws on an individualized case-by-case basis.
• Review, Interpret and evaluate disability documentation on students with a variety of disabilities including, but not limited to: Mental Health, Physical, Chronic Health, ADHD, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
• Determine and coordinate appropriate individual accommodations as they pertain to study abroad, clinical, and experiential placements.
• Consult with faculty on the implementation and appropriateness of academic accommodations, including but not limited to: audio recording, attendance and assignment flexibility
• Serve as a resource for faculty, TAs and staff regarding questions related to individual accommodation needs of students as necessary.
• Develop and conduct presentations including, but not limited to, University obligations under ADA; disability awareness; programmatic and electronic accessibility.
• Participate and lead summer Orientation Sessions
• Develop and provide in-service training and disability awareness programming when necessary for Faculty, Staff, Teaching Assistants, Tutors and the University community in identifying and responding to the needs of students.
• Collaborate with the SSD Director and other SSD staff in developing programming surrounding best practices to facilitate student growth and equitable access on campus
• Represent the SSD office and advocate for needs of students with disabilities committees and initiatives that occur on campus
• Work in a fast-paced team-oriented and collaborative office

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Master's degree in the field of Psychology, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education AND One years' experience working with adolescent to adult aged students with disabilities OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education AND five years of experience working with adolescent to adult aged individuals with disabilities
• Professional experience developing and conducting trainings/workshops/presentations to students, faculty, and staff
• Professional caliber written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in disability services in a higher education setting
• Familiarity and knowledge with ADA/504/ADAAA
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults with mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression)
• Experience interpreting psycho-educational evaluations

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=171659

Deadline for Internal Applicants: January 29, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.