Job Summary:
The Coordinator of Disability Support Services reports to the Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center and has responsibility for coordinating accommodations and related services for students with disabilities, managing the Office for Disability Support Services, supervising student personnel, and serving as a resource to the Fairleigh Dickinson University community. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director.
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Student Services Administration, Higher Education Administration, Management, or other field preferred.
2. A minimum of 1-year of related experience, including but not limited to: legal issues, higher education, and support services.
3. Familiarity with federal, state and local laws regarding access for people with disabilities preferred.
4. Strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
5. Administrative experience which includes decision making and policy making.
6. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and administrators.
7. Knowledge of assistive technology software(s), strong computer skills, research and statistical reporting skills preferred.
8. Willing and able to work non-standard hours as required, including evenings and weekends
9. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Status: Full-Time
Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
Hiring Manager: Lauren Mazur
Department: Disability Support Services-Florham
About Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Fairleigh Dickinson University takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.Please click on this link to view a federal government poster that explains your Equal Employment Opportunity rights
Connections working at Fairleigh Dickinson University