Youngstown State University (OH) Assistant Director, Accessibility Services SALARY $42,767.00 - $53,000.00 Annually LOCATION Youngstown, OH JOB TYPE Professional Administrative JOB NUMBER 202500003 DIVISION Academic Affairs DEPARTMENT Accessibility Services OPENING DATE 01/09/2025 BARGAINING UNIT Association of Professional Administrative STATUS Staff (APAS)  SALARY GRADE E4 FULL-TIME 1.0  EQUIVALENCY Summary of Position This position entails coordinating services at the Resch Academic Success Center, specifically within Accessibility Services. The position of Accessibility Services will play a vital role in addressing the increasing demand for accommodations and support among students, ensuring equitable access and fostering an inclusive campus environment. This position involves overseeing departmental operations, case management, and student staff supervision, particularly in the absence of the Associate Director, to maintain high service standards and compliance with the ADA and relevant regulations. The position will collaborate on operational processes, manage key projects such as exam proctoring and note-taking software implementation, and deliver workshops to enhance awareness of accessibility issues. By providing timely, personalized support and strategic initiatives that promote universal design, the position will significantly improve student experiences and contribute to a culture of inclusivity at the university. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Resch Academic Success Center- Academic Coaching Duties: Offer personalized one-on-one support to students, focusing on academic assistance, assessing their needs, and conducting weekly follow-ups. This involves helping students develop individualized educational goal pians, making referrals, tracking progress, identify best study strategies for the individual student and maintaining detailed records for each student served. Provides input into assigned area's policies and procedures as it relates to completion of work and/or provision of services. Prepares reports and other information/documentation to assist the supervisor in strategic planning of the assigned area. Collaborates with Center staff to develop and present workshops, programming, and services for the Resch Academic Success Center. Participates in campus events and disseminates information to promote the Resch Academic Success Center. Collaborates with Center personnel to identify, serve, and monitor any YSU student requesting assistance. Monitors referrals and academic progress through communication with faculty and staff and through regularly scheduled meetings with students served. Prepares retention reports on population served and makes recommendations for appropriate intervention. Creates individual mid-semester and final reports for referral source. Monitors referrals and academic progress through communication with faculty and staff, through on-line systems, and through regularly scheduled meetings with students served. Accessibility Services: Assist the Associate Director with the workload related to departmental oversight, case management, and student staff supervision is substantial. The proposed position will ensure seamless operations in the absence of the Associate Director and will help to manage the daily responsibilities that are critical to our department's functioning. This role will allow us to maintain high standards of service and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant regulations. Evaluates students' documentation in order to advise and provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. Assists students in securing accommodations in areas of registration, housing, parking, classroom/testing procedures, and placement test administration. Provides consultation to students regarding self-advocacy skills, academic policies, transiti