Assistant Director

Requirements

• Job Overview
• Determining and implementing reasonable accommodations to remove access barriers for students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular environments;
• Implementing approved academic adjustments (e.g. exam modifications) for pregnant/parenting students and/or students navigating temporary medical conditions;
• Sharing resources with students with disabilities requesting MPRE and/or Bar Exam accommodations; and
• Promoting Universal Design for Learning through collaboration with faculty and staff across the Law Center.
• Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director's responsibilities include:
• Engaging with students with disabilities in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations;
• Communicating with Law Center faculty to facilitate academic accommodations; and
• Collaborating with campus partners to ensure an accessible curricular and cocurricular experience for students.
• Work Interactions
• Requirements and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in higher education administration, special education, rehabilitation counseling, human services, or other relevant discipline preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in an academic environment
• Familiarity with the application of Section 504 and the ADA in the higher education setting, and ability to recognize and understand regulatory requirements associated with disability and accommodation issues
• Ability to interpret to interpret, medical, psychological, neuropsychological and educational documentation
• Familiarity with assistive technologies and their application to students with disabilities in higher education preferred
• Excellent judgment and discretion in managing confidential information
• Ability to enthusiastically support and interact with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, and personality types
• Demonstrated organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance collaborative and independent work
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe
• Work Mode Designation
• Pay Range:
• The projected salary or

Benefits

Additional Information

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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