Assistant Director of Learning Services

Posting Number S00535

Position Type Full Time

Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:30am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 01/06/2025

Posted Salary $60,450

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

If yes, please select: All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Learning Services is responsible for coordinating support services provided to meet the accommodation needs of students with disabilities through the Office of Learning Services. Additionally, the incumbent will provide academic advising and advocacy for students with disabilities to enhance their academic success. Through personal contact and collaboration with faculty and other staff, the Assistant Director of Learning Services assists students with disabilities and academic needs to attain their educational goals. The Assistant Director of Learning Services works closely with the Director of Learning Services, the Captionist, and other Division of Student Success members in taking a holistic approach to support students.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

Full consideration by: 01/06/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efficient functioning and effective delivery of support services for students with disabilities:

• Review students’ disability information to assess needs and eligibility for accommodations

• Consult with students about appropriate accommodations based on student’s disability information.

• Assist students in navigating their accommodations.

• Assess and track the number of students with disabilities eligible for “extended time” or “separate location.”

• Monitor the reservations regularly to detect any problems with the reservation process or usage.

• Assist as needed with sending out the exam notification emails to faculty.

• Consult with the Director of Learning Services regularly to coordinate and anticipate any other support services for students with disabilities.Meet with first year students regularly in their first semester. Meet with other students as needed.

• Provide academic advising and advocacy for students with disabilities.

• Meet regularly with students to guide and support the development of their self-awareness, self-determination, and self-advocacy skills.

• Consult regularly with faculty and other staff to build networks of collaborative relationships to support the advocacy role of Learning Services for students with disabilities.

• Maintain student disability documentation and contact records.

• Maintain confidentiality of student records.

• Provide advising for students with academic needs

• Provide referrals for counseling or other services as appropriate.

• Maintain an on-going dialogue with the other members of the Division of Student Success in support of student academic achievement and retention.

• Collect and report data necessary for the Director of Learning Services to assess effectiveness of support services, advising interactions, student academic progress, and program outcomes.

• Actively participate in Office of Learning Services and Division of Student Success staff meetings

• Assist the Director with assessment initiatives for the Office of Learning Services

• Assist in the development and implementation of the objectives and the goals of the Office of Learning Services and the Division of Student Success.

• Attend Utica University functions, including commencement and orientation, and be supportive of University-sponsored events and programs.

• Participate in professional development opportunities as recommended by the Director of Learning Services.

• Participate and engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( DEI ) initiatives and programs, including but not limited to serving on DEI committees, serving as a diversity advocate or community liaison for a job search, advising a club, facilitating DEI -related training, and engagement in institutional cultural and celebratory events and programming.

• Take an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Work closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

  Driving Responsibilities

• This position does not require routine travel using a University-owned or University-rented vehicle.

  Travel

  Supervises

  Education & Experience Qualifications

• Master’s degree required. Degree should be in education, disability services, counseling, social work, or related field.

• Knowledge of the regulations that govern the provision of student disability services in a University environment is necessary.

• Experience providing advising and support to students with disabilities and other students in need of academic support services in a University environment is desirable.

  Minimum Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

• Must be able to work flexible hours if necessary.

• Evidence of strong organizational, self-motivational, and interpersonal skills.

• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, required.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft software (such as Word, Excel) required.

  Applicant Documents Instructions

All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the

diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,

pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual

orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,

disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence

victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or

federal law.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

• HigherEdJobs.com

• InsideHigherEd.com

• Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

• Ithaca Journal

• Personal Referral

• Utica University Website

• Albany Times Union

• Binghamton Press & Sun

• careerbuilders.com

• centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

• Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

• Elmira Star Gazette

• Utica University Online Employment Website

• DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• Indeed.com

• Current Utica University Employee

• Referred by a Utica University Employee

• Referred by a non Utica University Employee

• Twitter

• LinkedIn-Job Posting

• LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

• Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

• Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

• Albany Times Union-newspaper

• Facebook

• Job Fair

• Search Firm

• NCAA

• PRISM Network

• HBCU Connect

• DiverseJobs

• Other

• • Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• "Contributions to Diversity" Statement

  Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference #1

• Transcripts