At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to approximately 8,500 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design and the College of Performing Arts (Mannes, Jazz, and Drama), Lang College and the New School for Social Research, and Parsons Paris. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
The Assistant Director of Student Disability Services (SDS) reports to the Director of Student Disability Services and serves as a member of the SDS leadership team. The Assistant Director (AD) assists the Director of Student Disability Services in administering highly specialized support for students with disabilities at the New School. The Assistant Director assists in ensuring compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and the revisions under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position works collaboratively with students, faculty, and administration to support a campus population of 10,000 students. This position reports to the Senior Director of Student Equity, Access and Title IX.
This is a temporary position expected to last until May 15, 2027.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategic Operations
Serves as a member of the Student Disability Services leadership team and assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of departments' missions and priorities.
Assists in the implementation and evaluation of all university-wide policy and procedure reviews, as well as assessment efforts pertaining to access and student disability services.
Caseload Management & Student Support Services
Manages an active caseload of students with disabilities which includes maintaining accurate and confidential records for each student related to eligibility, provision of services, and accommodation decisions and recommendations.
Provides intentional services that support academic success, this includes digitizing classroom materials and texts, captioning of videos, coordinating transcription and/or interpretation services for students, and exam proctoring.
Campus Liaison & Stakeholder Outreach
Serves as a liaison to a variety of university departments at the New School, such as Academic & Career Advising, Housing and Residential Education, Student Support and Crisis Management etc., to communicate approved accommodations and coordinate access.
Services as a referral resource for faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Creates, implements, and promotes educational materials and awareness regarding physical access, and sensitivity for students with disabilities.
Supervision & Staff Development
Provides direct supervision, ongoing development, and performance evaluation for student workers, consisting of student note-takers, office assistants and work-study students.
Administration & Compliance
Manages daily administrative tasks such as data entry and external reporting to ensure legal compliance, processing of contracts and invoices.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Actively participates in creating and fostering a culture of inclusion: possesses and develops in self and others, intercultural competency skills that promote a culture of equity, inclusion, social justice, and community engagement.
University Engagement & Service
Participates in University-wide events, including residence hall openings, Orientation, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, and Commencement.
Serves on university-wide committees and task forces.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these…