[acb-hsp] [Jobs] FW: [nfbwnews] Job ad of possible interest; please circulate as appropriate

[peter altschul]

Director for Services for Students with Disabilities
A full-time administrative and professional academic staff 
position is available at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 
for an individual to serve as director of Services for Students 
with Disabilities.  The official title of this position is in the 
student services program manager title series and is available 
beginning August 1, 2010.   This position reports to the 
Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies in the 
Division of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities
Administer and supervise the programmatic, personnel, and budget 
functions of the office of Services for Students with 
Disabilities (SSD), incorporating both campus and grant 
resources.
Monitor all data relative to service provision to students with 
disabilities.  Complete reporting for SSD programs and services 
in accordance with UW System policy and applicable law.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate programs, materials, and services 
designed to meet student needs, and supervise the provision of 
all mandated and non-mandated services for students with 
disabilities.
Provide direct services to students with disabilities, including 
reviewing disability documentation, developing accommodation 
plans, referring students for testing, and providing other 
services as needed.
Provide advocacy for students, working as needed with 
administrators, faculty, and academic staff members to ensure 
compliance with federal mandates and UW System guidelines.
Serve on UW-Eau Claire and UW System committees and workgroups as 
requested.  Chair the Provost's Advisory Committee on 
Accessibility Issues for Persons with Disabilities.
Provide input and review accessibility features of new 
construction and remodeling projects.
Consult in the process of researching, recommending, and 
purchasing adaptive equipment and technologies.
Provide information and outreach to prospective students, 
parents, secondary schools, and local organizations concerning 
services for students with disabilities.
Maintain UW-Eau Claire policies and procedures relative to access 
and accommodations for students with disabilities and serve as a 
campus resource on UW-Eau Claire policy, UW System policy, and 
applicable law regarding students with disabilities.
Work with Affirmative Action, Human Resources, Learning and 
Technology Services, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and 
Learning, and other relevant offices to develop resources and 
provide training to faculty and staff related to accommodations, 
universal design, web accessibility, and other areas affecting 
students with disabilities.


Requirements
The following are required qualifications:

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Demonstrated ability to review disability documentation and to 
develop accommodation plans.
Working knowledge of accommodation strategies, adaptive 
technology, and assistive equipment.
Expert knowledge of Federal and State law pertaining to persons 
with disabilities.


The following qualifications will be considered assets:
Demonstrated ability to administer and supervise programmatic, 
personnel, and budget functions.
Experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating programs and 
services designed to meet student needs in a postsecondary 
education setting.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational 
skills.
Ability to bring diverse perspectives to the campus.

Application Procedure

Materials required:

Letter of application
Curriculum vitae/resume
Names and contact information for three references

Application materials should be sent to:

Dr.  Bruce Ouderkirk, Screening Committee Chair Student Support 
Services University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI 
54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-4542

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received 
by June 18, 2010.  However, screening may continue until the 
position is filled.

The university reserves the right to contact additional 
references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate 
time in the process.  Applicants' names are subject to public 
release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing.  
Names of all finalists must be released upon request.  A criminal 
background check will be required prior to employment.

To learn more, visit the Web site:  www.uwec.edu/employment


UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing 
equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Posted 6/3/10


Employment Opportunities * Schofield Hall 220 * University of 
Wisconsin-Eau Claire * Eau Claire WI 54702-4004

Phone: 715-836-2320
Updated: June 03, 2010

Copyright (c) 2010 UW-Eau Claire and the Board of Regents of the 
University of Wisconsin System

Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.
Senior Psychologist, Emerita
Counseling Service
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
schneiks at uwec.edu

Logic is a tweeting bird in a green meadow.  - Mr.  Spock

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