Job Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an Assistant Director of the Personalized Learning Center. The Assistant Director will promote our Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity by conducting the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, and will collaborate with students, faculty and staff to coordinate the effective delivery of reasonable accommodations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service,
  integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with the Director in program development and providing strategic leadership to the Personalized Learning Center.
• Maintains timely and appropriate records by documenting communication with and regarding students/faculty interactions as well as rationale for accommodation decisions.
• Work with students with disabilities to identify and implement reasonable accommodations that support access to all campus spaces.
• Assist with the facilitation of accommodated testing through collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure access for students with testing accommodations.
• Collaborate and support campus partners at all Marian campuses and sites to ensure the timely and appropriate implementation of accommodations

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Educational Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To be qualified for this position, it is preferred the candidate to have a Master’s degree in Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Guidance & Counseling; Higher Education Student Affairs, or related field and 2 years of disability-related experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge, training or experience in State and Federal laws related to Disability Rights and their application to higher education
• Strong understanding of the Concepts of Universal Design for Instruction and the social model of disability
• Knowledgeable about transition from K-12 to Higher Education and the implications for disability services
• Excellent organizational and communication skills both written and verbal including public presentations
• High level of comfort with desktop computer applications
• Versed in the selection and use of adaptive/accessible technology.

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

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.