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The Assistant Director, who also serves as the Deputy ADA Coordinator,
provides essential support for implementation of university
employee accommodations, as well as public, physical, and
digital access. This position is integral to the university's
assurance that obligations related to the ADA , Sections
504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act are met.

This position receives, reviews, and coordinates employee
accommodation requests and provides consultation to
departments regarding employee access. Additionally, this
position assists in the development and maintenance of
accessibility throughout campus including physical facilities,
technology and web access through receiving and
responding to accessibility barriers brought to the attention
of the office as well as the development of Equally Effective
Alternative Access plans (for digital accessibility).

Primary Accountabilities are:
1) Determines eligibility and facilitates interactive process to
determine reasonable accommodations for employees and
the public. Position serves employees at all Ohio University
campuses and may advise or consult with departments
regarding accessible practices for the workplace.
2) Develops Equally Effective Alternative Access Plans in
conjunction with internal departments and OIT Accessibility.
Provides consultation regarding methods to support digital
and technology access.
3) In consultation with the Assistant Dean, develops and
maintains adaptive equipment inventory, essential service
providers, directs departments to resources and processes,
and executes strategic projects for the University
Accessibility office.
4) Receives and responds to student, employee, or public
concerns about barriers to access and coordinates response.
Maintains records regarding accessibility barriers to assist in
long-term planning. Provides consultation and support
regarding creation of accessible spaces and responding to
common accessibility needs.

Master's degree in Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation,
Special Education, College Student Personnel, or related
field.

Experience providing guidance on compliance with the
ADA, Section 504 and related disability law in a complex
institutional or public sector environment.

Experience with disability access and employment issues in a
higher education or public organization setting

The target salary range for this position is  $68,299 – $80,252.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.