Assistant Director of Disability Services and Wellness

Company: Georgetown University
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Disability Services and Wellness

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.

Requirements

The (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 Associate Director's responsibilities include:
  
  • Engage with students and faculty in the interactive accommodation process in order to determine reasonable accommodations.
    
  • Coordinate and execute accommodated exam administration for Legal Practice, Mini Course, Week One, and Final Exams administered by the Office of the Registrar and midterm exams administered by faculty.
    
  • Manage the day-to-day operations and ensure smooth functioning of the office in the Director's absence.
    
    
    Work Interactions
    The Associate Director will regularly interact with the Assistant Director and Coordinator in order to facilitate implementation of reasonable accommodations. Under supervision of the Director, the Associate Director will regularly consult with the Office of the Registrar to plan for several exam administration periods each semester. The Associate Director will also interact with faculty to implement student requests for accommodated timed assessments and facilitate classroom based accommodations. Finally, the incumbent will interact with various campus partners, including but not limited to, Information Systems Technology (IST), the Office of Residence Life & Student Housing, and Planning & Facilities Management to ensure that students' access needs are met.
    
    Requirements and Qualifications
    
    • Master's degree required, preferably in special education, psychology, educational administration or another related discipline
      
    • Minimum 5 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
      
    • Ability to communicate and interact with people of diverse ages, personality types, backgrounds and experiences
      
    • Highly organized; ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities; ability to successfully adapt to unpredictable events
      
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      
    • Ability to balance collaborative and independent work
      
    • Demonstrated organizational skills and superior attention to detail
      
    • Ability to manage highly confidential information
      
    • Excellent judgment, maturity, professionalism and resilience
      
    • 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:
      
      Pay Range:
      
      The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
      $47,586.00 - $87,558.13
      
      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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      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 .
      
      
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