Access Consultant Manager

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Provides leadership and management of Disability Consultants and direct services for students with disabilities. Responsible for facilitating access to courses, programs, services, activities, and facilities for students with disabilities. Works in collaboration with the student and faculty to develop and implement best practices in inclusive design and determining and providing reasonable accommodations.

• Manages and evaluates the design, development, and coordination of direct student services. Provides technical advice, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions regarding program goals, and policy interpretation.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the direct student service team. Works with direct reports to develop professional and personal skills, correct deficiencies and recommends and implements corrective action and discipline.
• Assists the Director and Administrative leadership in preparing and monitoring departmental goals. Develops objectives and activities based on department goals.
• Meets with students to identify barriers to full participation in the curricular and co-curricular environments and determine appropriate accommodations based on the student's disability information.
• Coordinates the provision of reasonable accommodations in consultation with students, faculty and staff
• Provides consultation, information, resources and referrals to disabled students, University faculty, staff and administrators
• Maintains appropriate records by documenting communication with and regarding students and recording recommended courses of action or accommodations. Maintains appropriate confidentiality in verbal and written communications
• Participates actively in the continuing development of services, programs and activities
• Responsible for timely intervention, follow up and progress tracking of assigned student cohort in an effort to support timely program completion and other student success measures
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned direct student service staff. Works with employees to correct deficiencies and recommends and implements corrective action and discipline.
• Assists the Director and Administrative leadership in preparing and monitoring departmental goals. Develops objectives and activities based on department goals.
• Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and/or any other University emergency closing. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.

Bachelor's degree in related discipline and three (3) years' experience in associated discipline or Master's degree and one (1) year of experience.

Experience working with persons with disabilities preferred. Experience working in a higher education environment preferred.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:30 PM

Criminal Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campuses and affiliated hospitals
• Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University 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 (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.