Student Programming Specialist (Student Disability Services Specialist) – Re-opened*

24724

Location

John Jay College

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

POSITION DETAILS

About John Jay College

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Accessibility Services,the Student Programming Specialist will be required to:

• Coordinate all programs in Accessibility Services, and communicate with outside agencies as needed.
• Assists with planning, developing, scheduling, budgeting, and marketing of Accessibility Services programs.
• Provide in-service training and disability awareness programming to the university community in identifying and responding to the needs of students.
• Responsible for monitoring and supervising special projects, such as Disability Awareness Month, Image Impact, and the master programming calendar.
• Oversee the programming budget, including tracking, billing, payments and other financial transactions.
• Create and maintain programming records, evaluations, reports, presentations and proposals.
• Determine appropriate support services and accommodations as applicable under ADA/ADAAA/504 laws for students requesting services or accommodations through services for students with disabilities based on a thorough review of disability documentation, student interviews and University standards, in consultation with the Accessibility Services Director.

Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office, and this position is based in New York, NY.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.

Cuny Title Overview

Assists with planning and providing a comprehensive program of services for students with disabilities.

• Assists with daily supervision of the unit, including budgets, personnel supervision, and facilities/equipment management
• Provides guidance and advisement to student organizations, administrators, faculty and others on concerns and issues related to students with special needs
• Interacts with counselors, disability accommodations specialists, and external community organizations to maintain a broad inventory of available services
• Presents programs and workshops, and prepares communications to students and others promoting the goals of the unit
• Organizes and provides for assistive technology and interpretive services
• May develop and/or review individual educational plans that incorporate individually designed academic support services and accommodations within the guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Disability Services Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

$51,242 – $61,188.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

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CLOSING DATE

• Posting re-opened. New clsoing date is December 20, 2022.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.