George Mason University
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Senior Access Consultant
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Description:
Department: University LifeJob Category: Administrative or Professional FacultyJob Type: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)Location: FairfaxTelework Friendly: Hybrid EligibleSalary: Starting in the mid $60k's; Salary commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check: YesAbout the Department:Disability Services ensures equitable access to George Mason University's programs and services for qualified students with disabilities. A qualified student with a disability is a student with a disability who meets the academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in the university's education program and services. As defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a person has a disability if they: * has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; * has a record of such an impairment; or * is regarded as having such an impairment. Disability Services strives to foster partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to create environments that are accessible, diverse, and inclusive.About the Position:Reporting to the Associate Director of Disability Services. The Sr. Access Consultant provides case management to students, determines reasonable and appropriate accommodations and services to which the students are entitled to under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, with a focus on Law School and Housing accommodations. The Sr. Access Consultant interacts with faculty, parents, students, and healthcare providers; serves on university committees representing disability issues and concerns; and engages in activities that promote campus accessibility and awareness. This position is primarily at the Fairfax campus and could be on the Mason Square campus.Responsibilities: * Accommodations: Creates, adjusts, and evaluates individual accommodation plans for students (i.e. Law School, Housing, Academic). Works collaboratively to develop and implement best practices in promoting inclusive design, determining and providing reasonable accommodations, and assessing the efficacy of accommodations. Work with faculty, staff, and other University personnel in appropriately accommodating students with disabilities; * Campus Outreach and Partnerships: Collaborates with and advises faculty, staff, students, and others in the delivery of services. Assists with building an inclusive environment that supports the growth of students, staff, and faculty with disabilities through advocacy and institutional intervention to support diversity on campus through training and educational workshops. May serve as DS representative on university multi-disciplinary teams/committees (e.g. Housing Committee); * Serves as a Lead Access Consultant for Housing and Law School requests; and * Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: * A master's degree in special education, counseling, a social services field, or another related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education equal to an advanced degree; * Experience determining and developing ADA-related accommodations in an educational setting (typically obtained in three or more years); * Demonstrated working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments; * Knowledge of accommodations in the Higher Education setting; * Ability to collaborate and communicate with university stakeholders; * Ability to create presentations and present to stakeholders and partners; * Ability to provide accommodations in Higher Education; and * Ability to work effectively both collaboratively in a group and/or independently with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with the educational objective of Law School; and * Experience determining and developing housing accommodations on a college campus and Law School accommodations. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the position of Senior Access Consultant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.Posting Open Date: October 20, 2023For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 3, 2023Open Until Filled?: YesMason Ad StatementMason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.Equity StatementGeorge Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.Campus Safety InformationMason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
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