assistant director - Mount Pleasant

Position Number: · S-3826 · Position Summary · Serves as an accommodation specialist in the determination and implementation of academic, housing and meal plan accommodations for students with disabilities. · This position provides ongoing assistance related to students' disabili ...

Job description

Position Number:
S-3826

Position Summary

Serves as an accommodation specialist in the determination and implementation of academic, housing and meal plan accommodations for students with disabilities.

This position provides ongoing assistance related to students' disability and accommodation needs, i.e., clarifies difficulties, identifies resources, collaborate with faculty and partner office

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in education, human resources, therapeutic recreation, or similar field.

Two years working in higher education.

Demonstrated experience with cultivating a culture of creativity, care and concern.

Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to work comfortably with disabled people and people from diverse backgrounds.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain composure during difficult situations and assist individuals while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to present to various audiences.

Experience with various platforms such as Microsoft Office, Windows and Apple OSX.

Familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended Act of 2008.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in disability/accessibility services, residence life/university housing, compliance (athletics, Title IX, Civil Rights), or academic advising.

Knowledge of case management software such as Accommodate or Advocate.

Experience with adaptive software such as Read & Write, Genio, Equatio, JAWS, NVDA.

Experience using BlackBoard Ultra or similar LMS system, online proctoring software, and Respondus lockdown browser.

Experience administering technology licensing, applications and services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reviews and interprets disability related documentation for the purpose of verifying disability and identifying functional limitations.

Meets with individual students and engages in the interactive process to determine reasonable and appropriate academic, housing and meal plan accommodations.

Reviews and determines outcome of Assistance Animal requests in alignment with the Fair Housing Act.

Collaborates with campus partners, including but not limited to: Residence Life, CMU Dining, Counseling Center, Academic Advising, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, CMU Cares, Registrars, Information Technology, Curriculum and Instructional Support, Testing Center, Academic Colleges & Departments.

Represents the office at various student-focused events. (Get Acquainted Day, Orientation and other events/programs as requested)

Meets with prospective students and families/supporters.

Provides Consultation to CMU faculty and staff regarding ADA academic accommodations.

Documents all interactions within the case management system.

Serves on campus committees, task forces, and steering groups as appointed.

Provides training to disabled students on the use of assistive and adaptive equipment.

Provides alternate forms of media as needed based on approved accommodations.

Responsible for issuing software license and managing user databases.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Employee Group:
Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level


Pay Range:
$43,000 - $48,000


Division:
University Engagement and Student Affairs


Department:
Student Disability Services


Position Status:
Regular

Position End Date


Employment Status:
Full-Time


FTE:
1.0

Position Type: 12 month


Weekly Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.


Location:
Mount Pleasant, MI

Posting Ends: 03/04/2026


Open Until Filled:
No

About The Department

Student Disability Services determines academic, housing and meal plan accommodations for qualified students with a disability. This is not a remote position.

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs.

Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications.

Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more.

Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities.

It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions.

Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Message To Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

To apply, visit

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution.

CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU's Title IX Coordinator Can Be Reached At


Phone:
Office: 103 E. Preston St.

Bovee University Center, suite 306

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858


Email:
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