Assistant Director/Student Development Specialist

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree;

• Two years of experience in the disability field, preferably in higher education;

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education setting.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master's degree;

• Understanding of the intersection of information technology and disability, and experience in identifying and removing barriers;

• Proficient in sign language.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Student responsibilities

  • Meet and collaborate with students to determine appropriate accommodations, including those related to communication, the physical environment, print materials, and technology;

  • Assist with the acquisition of textbooks in alternate formats as needed.

  • Facilitate in-person and online groups for students in areas such as using adaptive technology and self-advocacy;

  • Provide technical assistance to students using Assistive Technology;

  • Refer students to other relevant resources on campus.

• Administrative responsibilities

  • Contribute to content revisions for departmental publications;

  • Contribute to the writing of grant proposals to receive funding for initiatives that support the creation of more usable, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments;

  • Maintain student records by documenting communications with and regarding students, recording recommended course of action or accommodations, and collecting documentation provided by the student;

  • Supervise practicum, intern, and graduate assistants;

  • Participate in strategic plan activities;

  • Create needed reports from AIM;

  • Contribute to university reporting requirements.

• Campus responsibilities

  • Consult and collaborate with faculty, other campus stakeholders, and outside entities regarding Universal Design and reframing disability.

  • Conduct workshops and conference presentations;

  • Coordinate educational programming for the campus around issues of access and disability;

  • Coordinate proactive approaches to comprehensive accessibility for campus events;

  • Establish collaborative relationships by serving on campus committees as appropriate;

  • Provide training and technical assistance to faculty, staff, administrators, and students.

• Other

  • Represent UA Little Rock locally and nationally by providing technical assistance and networking with other institutions and agencies;

  • Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of ADAAA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;

• Knowledge of Assistive Technologies;

• Knowledge of universal design and social model of disability;

• Communication skills, including public speaking;

• Technical writing skills;

• Computer skills, including database, spreadsheet, and word processing;

• Conflict resolution skills;

• Counseling skills;

• Organizational skills;

• Public speaking and presentation skills;

• Understanding of the difference between university accommodation and high school modifications.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.