Assistant Director at Georgetown University in Washington, DC

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is responsible for ensuring that law students with disabilities are granted reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA, Section 504, and University policy. The OAS team works in partnership with Law Center faculty, staff, and students to promote environments that are accessible, sustainable, and inclusive by:

• Determining and implementing reasonable accommodations to remove access barriers for students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular environments;

• Implementing approved academic adjustments (e.g. exam modifications) for pregnant/parenting students and/or students navigating temporary medical conditions;

• Sharing resources with students with disabilities requesting MPRE and/or Bar Exam accommodations; and

• Promoting Universal Design for Learning through collaboration with faculty and staff across the Law Center.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director’s responsibilities include:

• Engaging with students with disabilities in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations;

• Communicating with Law Center faculty to facilitate academic accommodations; and

• Collaborating with campus partners to ensure an accessible curricular and cocurricular experience for students.

Work Interactions

The Assistant Director works directly with JD and LL.M. students seeking accessibility related accommodations. The Assistant Director regularly consults with the OAS Assistant/Associate Directors to review accommodation requests and with Law Center faculty to facilitate classroom accommodations. Finally, the incumbent will interact with various campus partners, including but not limited to, the Office of the Registrar, Information Systems Technology (IST), and Planning & Facilities Management to ensure that students’ access needs are met. The Assistant Director is also responsible for periodic coordination with outside vendors who provide services for blind, deaf and other accommodated students. This will include scheduling and coordinating implementation of ASL Interpreters and CART Writers.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in higher education administration, special education, rehabilitation counseling, human services, or other relevant discipline preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in an academic environment

• Familiarity with the application of Section 504 and the ADA in the higher education setting, and ability to recognize and understand regulatory requirements associated with disability and accommodation issues

• Ability to interpret to interpret, medical, psychological, neuropsychological and educational documentation

• Familiarity with assistive technologies and their application to students with disabilities in higher education preferred

• Excellent judgment and discretion in managing confidential information

• Ability to enthusiastically support and interact with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, and personality types

• Demonstrated organizational skills and careful attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to balance collaborative and independent work

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.