Student Support Specialist - Norfolk, United States - Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University Norfolk, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Posting Details

Job Title Student Support Specialist

Department OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY

Position Number FP469A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Office of Educational Accessibility is a dynamic office which serves approximately 1,500 students with disabilities and employs 6 full time staff members, 2 graduate assistants, and approximately 13 student workers.

The Student Support Specialist will uphold the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American's with Disabilities Act.

The Student Support Specialist will provide direct support to college students with disabilities.

The Student Support Specialist will assist students by developing reasonable accommodations, providing on-going mentoring and support, and advocating on behalf of students with disabilities.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field.

A Bachelor's degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field, with work experience equivalent to a master's degree.

Considerable knowledge of laws pertaining to students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to provide accurate information to students and to buffer and protect the University from liability
Considerable knowledge of the needs of students with a variety of disabilities and the needs of students with disabilities at the secondary level and above.
Considerable knowledge of reasonable accommodations and learning strategies needed for students with disabilities
Considerable knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures and strong ability to analyze diagnostic testing/documentation in order to determine disability and to develop reasonable and appropriate accommodations
Considerable knowledge of assistive technology that can be used to support students with disabilities
Some knowledge of issues regarding transition into the post secondary setting
Some knowledge of university structure, policies and procedures
Ability to effectively and competently assist students with acquisition of learning strategies, memory techniques, and time management systems that are specific to their individual needs
Excellent discernment/listening/counseling skills
Ability to work independently and in a timely manner
Ability to work effectively in a group
Ability to address multiple tasks and work efficiently with multiple demands
Ability to write effectively
Ability to work well with people
Ability to work with computer software and assistive technology
Ability to interact effectively with faculty to facilitate the implementation of accommodations
Ability to interact with students with clarity and tact

Preferred Qualifications

Prior working experience directly supporting students with disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 01/26/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 02/22/2024

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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