The Disability Access Office (DAO) is seeking an experienced professional with a background working 1-1 with students in an advising, educational, or facilitative role. Accessibility Advisors work directly with disabled students to identify accessibility barriers and implement reasonable accommodations. Working collaboratively on a team, making informed and complex decisions, and having strong communication skills are essential to this position.
As a core member of the DAO staff, and reporting to the Associate Director, the Accessibility Advisor will: ? Be a pro-active resource for students with disabilities in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS); conducting student access meetings; reviewing clinical documentation, determining disability status; devising, implementing, and monitoring accommodation plans; adapting accommodations as needs change ? Coordinate and implement accommodations while cultivating professional relationships with University faculty and staff ? With faculty and academic departments, facilitate the effective, required, and timely delivery of academic materials; confirm accommodation implementation and effectiveness throughout each course ? Represent DAO in meetings pertaining to specific student issues including, facilities, health services, transportation, housing, dining services, and grievances ? Collaborate on program development and delivery including process design, communications, recruitment, finance, content development, event logistics ? Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations ? Contribute to unit goals by accomplishing related duties as required
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 3 years? relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
? Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. ? Demonstrated experience with recognizing challenges, problem-solving, and responding flexibly to situations as they arise. ? Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive and confidential information in relation to students with disabilities. ? Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing with careful attention to detail. ? Strong organizational skills and expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating student service/accommodation programs in an academic environment. *The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn. ? Experience in disability services in higher education preferred. ? Applicable knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Amendments Act) and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. ? Knowledge of, and experience with, state-of-the-art adaptive technology utilization. ? Master's degree in higher education, education, psychology, or another relevant field preferred.
Physical Requirements
Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time. Accessible alternatives and assistive technology may be utilized.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting
May be required to work occasional nights and weekends
This is a hybrid position based in Cambridge, MA. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT). Human Resources Consulting is currently developing hybrid workplace models which actively support some remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and team needs allow. Furthermore, individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits
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Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
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EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.