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Location: Loudonville, NY Category: Administrative and Staff Positions Posted On: Thu May 2 2024 Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Accessibility will:

• Assist and aid the Office of Accessibility in day to day operations.

• Support and manage academic plans for students with disabilities, promoting strategies and encourage academic and study skills.

• Oversee and manage the Peer Coach Program through the Office of Accessibility

• Plan and implement training, plan and create social activities and supervise the establishment of mentorships through a peer to peer model.

• Support to the Director of Accessibility with testing administration and promoting and upholding the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Annual Salary: $51,190.00 - 10-month position

*The hiring salary above represents the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law

Job Requirements:

Masters Degree in Disability Studies or related field.

Knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Understanding of modifications, supports and adaptive equipment used by individuals with disabilities in higher education. Knowledge of academic resources to support students with learning differences.

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Benefits*:

Siena College offers a generous benefit (https://www.siena.edu/employment-opportunities/siena-benefits/) package to eligible full-time employees. The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission (https://www.siena.edu/visit/about/mission/) and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.