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SUNY Morrisville Accessibility Services Specialist in Morrisville, New York
Accessibility Services Specialist
Category:Administrative and Professional Staff
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Department:Accessibility Services Center
Locations:Morrisville, NY
Posted:Apr 3, 2024
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Position ID:174357
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About SUNY Morrisville:
SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 80 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources.
The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours).
The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing.
The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency.
Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment.
Job Description:
Campus Title: Accessibility Services Specialist
State Title: Staff Assistant
Department: Accessibility Services Center
Bargaining Unit: UUP-08; view our state benefitshere (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf) !
Professional Rank and Salary Range: SL-2; $50,000 annual
Duration: Calendar Year (this position follows a 12-month schedule)
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville is seeking an Accessibility Services Specialist to support our Accessibility Services Center.
We are looking for equality-minded applicants who embrace and understand diversity in academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. This position serves as a key agent in promoting equality, empowering advocates and contributing to the accessible experience for all members of the SUNY Morrisville community.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Knowledge of relevant laws (ADA, 504, IDEA, FHA) effecting Students with Disabilities in the Higher Education setting;
Engage in the interactive process with students to evaluate requests for accommodation
Responsible for the ongoing oversight and implementation of reasonable accommodations and other supportive resources;
In collaboration with the Director, audits current policies, procedures, practices and systems to determine efficiency and effectiveness;
Responsible for supporting strategic planning and monitoring overall accessibility of the campus;
Provides oversight of the Testing Center and supervision of the student team members of the ASC;
Manages confidential student data base, reports metrics as requested;
Assists with interventions and decision making in consultation with the Director and serves as the Director's designee when needed;
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently; ability to work collaboratively and foster effective relationships across campus;
Experience in expanding the use of software and emerging assistive technologies to enhance student success and access;
Participate in outreach to new and prospective students and families regarding processes and procedures of the ASC;
Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of higher education law, state and federal laws, student learning research, theory and practice to help serve the needs of the students;
Other duties as assigned, required to support and bring to fruition the mission of the ASC and SUNY Morrisville.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Psychology, or related field
Minimum of 2 years' experience working with people with disabilities in student affairs, accessibility services, disability services, human services, social work or related field.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft products); understanding of data collection, and assessments; Superior communication and soft skills - oral and written; excellent customer service skills; and a commitment toward institutional effectiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Disability Studies, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Psychology or in a related field
Additional Information:
SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA
In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web sitehttps://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email atinfo@goer.ny.gov
Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.
Application Procedure:Application materials are required to be submitted on-line athttp://www.morrisville.edu/careers
Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).