Disability Services Manager

Position Summary

Michigan State University is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Technology plays a critical role in empowering these individuals by helping overcome barriers and unlocking potential. Through innovative and effective use of assistive technology, MSU enhances access, opportunity, and success in education, work, and life. This position, in collaboration with the Director and RCPD team, identifies needs, develops technology solutions, and builds funding and strategic partnerships to advance MSU’s leadership in accessibility.

Additionally, this role is responsible for working with students, staff, and faculty to determine appropriate assistive technology options to address barriers and leads the RCPD accommodation operations, ensuring the efficient coordination and implementation of support services. This is a hybrid position with expectation of two non-consecutive remote days per week.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a related field and a minimum of three years of related experience in disability services or related student affairs areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Masters degree in fields related to educational technology accessibility (e.g., special education, higher education administration, information technology, computer science, or engineering). Certification in assistive technology for persons with disabilities is preferred. Other knowledge, abilities, and skills preferred:
Extensive working knowledge of assistive technology and vision for its role in facilitating full participation by persons with disabilities. Extensive knowledge of information management via computer technologies including databases, web-based data systems, spreadsheets and word processing. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to persons with disabilities. Ability to use personal interviews, technology assessments, and medical documentation to determine and implement appropriate accommodations and auxiliary aids/services.

Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce clear case notes Excellent oral communication skills including group presentations. Strong collaborative/team skills balanced by an ability to operate independently with minimal prompting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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This is an off-dated position funded for two years from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.