Assistant Director, Testing & Disability Services
Augusta University - Augusta, GA
Hiring: Assistant Director, Testing & Disability Services Company: Augusta University Location: Augusta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:12:55 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, PHP About the job Required Skills: •Determines eligibility for disability-related accommodations through an interactive process with students, including reviewing documentation, conducting intake interviews, and identifying functional limitations that impact learning and academic performance. •Educates students on documentation requirements and refers to external agencies (e.g., RCLD) when necessary. •Develops and issues accommodation letters for faculty and staff. •Oversees the provision of alternative testing accommodations, including exam coordination, testing logistics, and student support. •Provides individualized support to students with disabilities and refers them to appropriate campus resources and services. •Advises faculty and staff on accessibility concerns in academic courses, labs, and campus programs. •Maintains up-to-date knowledge of ADA, Section 504, OCR rulings, legal decisions, and Board of Regents policies related to disability access in higher education. •Supervises staff located at the Health Sciences campus in the Greenblatt Library. Qualifications: •Master's degree in Human Services field, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related discipline with minimum one year of related experience or a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling with a minimum or three years of related experience. •Knowledge of assistive technology and devices for those with sensory impairments. •Operational familiarity with strategies and experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in an institution of higher education. •Clear knowledge and understanding of the application of Section 504 and the ADA, especially in the higher education context. •Demonstrated capacity to recognize legal risk associated with certain disability issues. •Demonstrated knowledge of all categories of disabilities and appropriate accommodations in an academic environment. •Knowledge of AT devices such as computer hardware & software •Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality •Demonstrated capacity to quickly learn and apply new concepts •Demonstrated capacity to make independent decisions regarding effective accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!