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Who we are
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Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
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Job Summary
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The Director of Access and Neurodiverse Student Success provides strategic leadership, management, and operation of the Access and Neurodiverse Student Services Center ensuring an accessible academic and campus environment where neurodiverse and students with disabilities can thrive. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of disability-related accommodations and support services in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies. The Director also advances programs and activities which anticipate the needs of students and provides services which allow Rensselaer to reach its retention and graduation goals.
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Minimum Qualifications
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- Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Education, Counseling, or Social Work
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in disability services or accessibility coordination, to include:
- Two (2) or more years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Experience of successful collaboration with academic affairs/ faculty colleagues
- Experience with assessment, strategic planning and budget development preferred
Strong experience with accommodation processes, case management, and use of assistive and accessible technologies.
- Experience utilizing case management software to facilitate communication and accommodations processes.
Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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- Deep understanding of disability-related laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the NYS Human Rights Law, and best practices in accessibility in higher education
- Requires excellent interpersonal, analytic, oral and written communication skills
- Requires strong organizational skills
- Requires excellent customer service skills
- Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Requires ability to work with a diverse population
- Requires strong computer skills and knowledge
- Demonstrated skills in counseling
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Shift
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Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
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Travel
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No travel |
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Driving
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No Driving
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Starting Salary/Rate
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Expected hiring range: $68,000 - $72,272
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
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Application instructions
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Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
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Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
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Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. RPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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