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Reference #: 9310762 About Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Masters Degree in education, higher education, disability services or related field required. AND Experience: Prefered background includes experience working with disability services in higher education, working with students with varying disabilities. Position requires understanding discrimination law for students with disabilities as well as interpreting medical and psychological documentation for eligibility of services. Case management, supporting faculty, advising students, and working withg families are core elements of the Directorrsquo;s role. Additional Information Use of assistive technology to assist students with disabilities. Working knowledge of general computer programs for office management. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Prefered background includes experience working with disability services in higher education, working with students with varying disabilities. Ability to interpreting professional and medical provider documentation for eligibility, including psychological, psycho-educational, neuro-psychological reports, as well as provider documentation for medical diagnosis. Knowledge and skills for addressing learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a competitive college environment. Knowledge of best practices in the field and of the legal landscape to make, and articulate,policies in a successful manner. Experience in developing policies for the University is essential. Knowledge of the relevant laws affecting persons with disabilities in higher education (Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act). Keeps current on changes to federal laws that affect students in higher education. Ability to problem solve and strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and information. Excellent communication skills needed to work with University partners, families and students. Job Summary The Director of Student Accessibility Services is responsible for the overall operation and management of the Universityrsquo;s compliance and program respon ibilities, with respect to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990), and the Fair Housing Act, for students with disabilities. This position requires knowledge of disability discrimination laws and provides overall leadership, planning, and supervision for the support services to ensure compliance in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The Director manages the entire accommodation process and develops and implements respective policy, sets office goals and works closely with faculty and students to ensure compliance with respective laws. The Director works with multiple student populations, including students with physical and medical disabilities, psychological disabilities, and learning disabilities. The Director provides leadership in the development and implementation of services, initiatives and policies that ensure meaningful University access for qualified students with documented disabilities. Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Manages the essential responsibilities and compliance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, with respect to accommodations for students with disabilities in higher education. Minimizes risk management for the University, with respect to disability services. Manages a high caseload of students who are eligible for accommodations in University programs and services. Partners with Academic Services to assist with retention and best academic practices for students with disabilties. Interpreting professional and medical provider documentation for eligibility, including psychological, psycho-educational, neuro-psychological reports, as well as provider documentation for medical diagnosis. Establishes and implements policy and provides guidance on University-wide policies that ensure compliance with respective disability related laws (ADA, Service Animals and ESArsquo;s, Housing protocolhellip;). Works with University legal councel to ensure compliance with the laws, assessing needs and proposing campus response and policy as necessary. Remains up to date on recent disability case law by researching and analyzing federal and state laws related to individuals with disabilities in higher education. Supervises services and staff to ensure exam accommodation integrity, assistive technology and other office accommodations are within compliance and are effective. Identifies barriers to accessibility and recommends remedial action so that all college personnel comply with federal and state accessibility requirements. Provides consultation and develops and provides training to faculty regarding campus accessibility services and specific needs of students with disabilities, with particular emphasis on training faculty in inclusive course design, effective implementation of academic accommodations, and notable trends. Manages office budget with respect to compliance and best practices within the current higher education environment for students with disabilities. Manages assessment information with respect to office services and makes recommendations for new initiatives. Oversees and manages data collection and management for students registered with Accessibility Services and provides data and statistical reporting, upon request. Collects and maintains data on accommodations, services, and students#39; progress towards academic goals and degree completion, to evaluate effectiveness and inform continuous improvement for future planning for services and processes. Manages appropriate intake and documentation procedures, managing accommodation requests, facilitating the interac