Director (Student Access & Resource Center) at The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas

Job Description:

Posting Number:

S06070P

Position Title:

Director (Student Access & Resource Center)

Department:

Students with Disabilities

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Student Services

Position Status:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Standard

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

• Occasional evening and weekends.

Open to:

External and Internal

Salary:

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.


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Job Summary:

The Director (Student Access & Resource Center) will provide vision and leadership for the Student Access and Resource Center (SAR Center) that serves a student population of over 40,000. Oversees all functions of the SAR Center, Alternative Testing Center, and Learning Access Center, in providing high-quality service, timely accommodations and access for students with disabilities. The Director will provide senior leadership and management of all the programming areas and facilities arranged by SAR Center and oversee long range fiscal planning and budget development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the coordination of disability services and access for students utilizing a combination of innovation, current trends and data, research and best practices within higher education.


• Facilitate the collection and experience in review of student disability documentation (i.e., medical, psychiatric and educational documentation) for current and/or prospective students.


• Ensure students receive reasonable accommodations and oversee communication of accommodation needs via the Accessible Information Management (AIM) system to faculty and staff.


• Demonstrate effective leadership. Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks.


• Responsible for departmental assessment, data analysis, and reporting.


• Responsible for executing divisional and departmental Priorities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and University Effectiveness Plans (UEP) and collection of related data.


• Responsible for maintenance of the AIM database.


• Provide effective and ethical supervision, training and evaluation of a large team of full-time professional staff, part-time student staff and contract vendors.


• Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervision meetings. Serve as a positive role model and advocate for staff and students with disabilities.


• Oversee departmental budgets, work closely with departmental accountant in the annual preparation of budgets, daily administration of budgetary resources, and forecasting needs/expenditures of the office.


• Manage budgets in compliance with university rules and regulations.


• Facilitate the effective and appropriate use of all departmental and University resources.


• Act as an ADA and disability consultant for university faculty, staff and students.


• Work with individual students, professors and academic advisors as needed regarding special needs of students and work to resolve all accommodation disputes.


• Provide training for faculty/departments about students with disabilities and facilitate trainings for how to reduce barriers, promote access and incorporate universal design in the classroom.


• Direct staff development and training in areas related to ADA best practices, accommodations, retention and academic support for students with disabilities.


• Oversee all outreach to the campus and community at large.


• Responsible hiring proposals, review and execution of all hiring documents, including onboarding of new staff. Act as the hiring manager for all professional positions.


• Serve on University and Division of Student Affairs committees, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with five (5) years of experience in the field of disability services in higher education or equivalent education/experience.


• Solid knowledge of the guidelines associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (Title II) and its applicability to a higher education setting.


• Experience supervising professional staff.


• Experience in managing a departmental budget or fiscal resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree with seven (7) years of experience in the field of disability services in a higher education setting following the guidelines associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (Title II) and its applicability to a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (Title II) and its applicability to a higher education setting.


• Knowledgeable in the assessment of academic skills in relation to various types of disabilities including but not limited to Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairments, chronic illness, sensory impairments and mobility impairments.


• Experience in managing a departmental budget and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Amendments Act of 2008.

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.


Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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