Student Support Specialist
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 14, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Student Support Specialist
Department
OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY
Position Number
FP469A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Office of Educational Accessibility is a dynamic office which serves approximately 1,500 students with disabilities and employs 6 full time staff members, 2 graduate assistants, and approximately 13 student workers. The Student Support Specialist will uphold the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American's with Disabilities Act. The Student Support Specialist will provide direct support to college students with disabilities. The Student Support Specialist will assist students by developing reasonable accommodations, providing on-going mentoring and support, and advocating on behalf of students with disabilities.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field. A Bachelor's degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field, with work experience equivalent to a master's degree.
-Considerable knowledge of laws pertaining to students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to provide accurate information to students and to buffer and protect the University from liability
-Considerable knowledge of the needs of students with a variety of disabilities and the needs of students with disabilities at the secondary level and above.
-Considerable knowledge of reasonable accommodations and learning strategies needed for students with disabilities
-Considerable knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures and strong ability to analyze diagnostic testing/documentation in order to determine disability and to develop reasonable and appropriate accommodations
-Considerable knowledge of assistive technology that can be used to support students with disabilities
-Some knowledge of issues regarding transition into the post-secondary setting
-Some knowledge of university structure, policies and procedures
-Ability to effectively and competently assist students with acquisition of learning strategies, memory techniques, and time management systems that are specific to their individual needs
-Excellent discernment/listening/counseling skills
-Ability to work independently and in a timely manner
-Ability to work effectively in a group
-Ability to address multiple tasks and work efficiently with multiple demands
-Ability to write effectively
-Ability to work well with people
-Ability to work with computer software and assistive technology
-Ability to interact effectively with faculty to facilitate the implementation of accommodations
-Ability to interact with students with clarity and tact
Preferred Qualifications
Job Open Date
01/26/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
02/22/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Details
Job Title
Student Support Specialist
Department
OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY
Position Number
FP469A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Office of Educational Accessibility is a dynamic office which serves approximately 1,500 students with disabilities and employs 6 full time staff members, 2 graduate assistants, and approximately 13 student workers. The Student Support Specialist will uphold the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American's with Disabilities Act. The Student Support Specialist will provide direct support to college students with disabilities. The Student Support Specialist will assist students by developing reasonable accommodations, providing on-going mentoring and support, and advocating on behalf of students with disabilities.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field. A Bachelor's degree in special education, education, higher education, counseling, human services, or related field, with work experience equivalent to a master's degree.
-Considerable knowledge of laws pertaining to students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to provide accurate information to students and to buffer and protect the University from liability
-Considerable knowledge of the needs of students with a variety of disabilities and the needs of students with disabilities at the secondary level and above.
-Considerable knowledge of reasonable accommodations and learning strategies needed for students with disabilities
-Considerable knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures and strong ability to analyze diagnostic testing/documentation in order to determine disability and to develop reasonable and appropriate accommodations
-Considerable knowledge of assistive technology that can be used to support students with disabilities
-Some knowledge of issues regarding transition into the post-secondary setting
-Some knowledge of university structure, policies and procedures
-Ability to effectively and competently assist students with acquisition of learning strategies, memory techniques, and time management systems that are specific to their individual needs
-Excellent discernment/listening/counseling skills
-Ability to work independently and in a timely manner
-Ability to work effectively in a group
-Ability to address multiple tasks and work efficiently with multiple demands
-Ability to write effectively
-Ability to work well with people
-Ability to work with computer software and assistive technology
-Ability to interact effectively with faculty to facilitate the implementation of accommodations
-Ability to interact with students with clarity and tact
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior working experience directly supporting students with disabilities.
Job Open Date
01/26/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
02/22/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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