Department: University Life, Disability Services
Classification: Professional Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Anticipated salary range starting low $60k; commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Disability Services supports qualified students with disabilities in participating fully in George Mason University’s programs and services. A qualified student with a disability is a student with a disability who meets the academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in the university's education program and services. As defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a person has a disability if the person has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. Disability Services is committed to upholding the letter and spirit of the laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Disability Services strives to foster partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to create welcoming and supportive environments that enable all members of the university community to participate.
About the Position:
The Access Consultant reports directly to the Assistant Director of Disability Services and works collaboratively with students to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations and services to which they are entitled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Using independent judgment and professional expertise, the Access Consultant works closely with students, faculty, university stakeholders, parents and families, and community members to support an accessible environment. The Access Consultant also serves on university committees, representing disability and accessibility-related issues and concerns, and contributes to initiatives that promote campus accessibility, disability awareness, and effective practices that support participation for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
Access and Accommodations:
Classification: Professional Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Anticipated salary range starting low $60k; commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
Disability Services supports qualified students with disabilities in participating fully in George Mason University’s programs and services. A qualified student with a disability is a student with a disability who meets the academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in the university's education program and services. As defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a person has a disability if the person has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. Disability Services is committed to upholding the letter and spirit of the laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Disability Services strives to foster partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to create welcoming and supportive environments that enable all members of the university community to participate.
About the Position:
The Access Consultant reports directly to the Assistant Director of Disability Services and works collaboratively with students to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations and services to which they are entitled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Using independent judgment and professional expertise, the Access Consultant works closely with students, faculty, university stakeholders, parents and families, and community members to support an accessible environment. The Access Consultant also serves on university committees, representing disability and accessibility-related issues and concerns, and contributes to initiatives that promote campus accessibility, disability awareness, and effective practices that support participation for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
Access and Accommodations:
- Establishes and manages individualized accommodation plans for students with disabilities by reviewing and interpreting confidential medical and psychological documentation, determining eligibility, and identifying reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and university policies;