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Accessibility Analyst, Senior
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Position Number: 3593424
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Position Type: Human Resources

Accessibility Analyst, Senior

Location: Disability Resources
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 606728
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We-faculty, staff, and administrators-thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU's culture of excellence.

Special Information

This position allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.

Job Description

Implements comprehensive accessibility programs for students or staff to provide equitable participation in programs (academic, co-curricular or employment), activities, benefits or services offered by the university, promote nondiscrimination, support accessible practices, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assesses existing campus accessibility protocols and resources and recommending areas of improvement.

Compliance and Assessment - 85%

Gathers and analyzes information through individual assessments related to needs for reasonable accommodations.
Engages in an interactive intake process with student's making accommodation requests.
Evaluates documentation of disability, when necessary, to determine eligibility
Reviews functional limitations in light of course and program standards, academic standards, and technical standards to determine if requested accommodations are necessary, reasonable and appropriate
Determines appropriate accommodations based on the information gathered through the interactive process and establishes individual accommodation plans.
Ensures equal access for students with disabilities to all aspects of campus life (programs, services and activities) as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Understands and applies knowledge of appropriate handing of accessibility issues.
Engages with faculty in the interactive process to ensure appropriate implementation of approved accommodations.
Engages with faculty in the interactive process to address concerns regarding student accommodations.
Engages with faculty in the interactive process to establish appropriate course specific accommodation plans for complex accommodation needs.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Process Improvement - 5%

Gathers, analyzes, and models various scenarios related to university accessibility to make recommendations or decisions to management and key stakeholders to improve the processes of the university.

Consulting - 5%

Provides leadership and consultation in promoting access and equity for persons with disabilities.

Other -5%

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Master's Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special education or related field
3-5 years of relevant experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD. in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special education, or related field
3-5 year of experience in postsecondary disability resources.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding accessibility.
Knowledge of industry trends regarding equitable student access in postsecondary education.
Advanced knowledge of accessibility tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts.
Advanced knowledge of typical techniques and methods of assessing disability and functional limitations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Full proficiency in reviewing typical assessments of disability.
Conflict resolution skills.

Abilities

Analyzes complex situations and anticipates issues.
Has problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Balances competing priorities.
Works with students, staff, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with ADA.
Communicates effectively.
Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $62,996. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

November 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=606728&PostingSeq=1