Assistant Director of Disability Support Services, University of Maine

Salaried permanent, 12 month position

The University of Maine seeks to hire an Assistant Director of Disability Services. This position provides professional case management services to a diverse population of students reporting disabilities. The Assistant Director reviews disability
documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations and coordinates accommodations, support and related services to disabled students, with emphasis on students with psychological disabilities. The Assistant Director documents, maintains and
reviews hard copy and electronic case records. The Assistant Director assists the Director in providing training, educational experiences and information to faculty, staff and students regarding disability-related issues, and presents to various
classes and organizations as requested.  The Assistant Director represents the Disability Support Services office as needed at New Student Orientation in the summer and provides educational sessions and consultation to parents and incoming students.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation Sciences, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Social Work or related field. Three years’ experience in the provision of services to students
with disabilities within a post-secondary setting is required, five years preferred. Successful experience in educating/training faculty and staff. Demonstrated knowledge of federal legislation and regulations pertinent to students with
disabilities. Familiarity with learning assessment tools and experience interpreting psycho-educational reports and suggesting both accommodations and learning strategies for the classroom setting. Excellent oral, written, presentation and public
speaking skills. Understanding of Assistive Technology (AT). Experience working with students with psychological disabilities. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable pool of candidates is found.

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law.

The salary range is $40,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills.

To apply for this position visit the University of Maine website https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=25663&job=assistant-director. 









Sara Henry
Assistant Director, Disability Support Services
University of Maine
119 East Annex
Orono, ME 04469-5725
207-581-2319
207-581-9420 fax