Accessibility and Accommodations Manager

Lead Accessibility and Accommodations Specialist

As a Lead Accessibility and Accommodations Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at our institution.

About the Role

This position involves overseeing the development, implementation, review, and revision of practices, services, and policies related to academic accommodations and accessibility. You will work closely with team members and other departments to create an inclusive environment for both students and staff.

You will be responsible for coordinating between students, the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion, the Accessibility Committee, and facilitators of students/employees with disabilities. This includes preparing, maintaining, and updating website material related to the domain.

In consultation with the Director, you will develop and implement quality-based assessment processes to improve the Academic Accommodation program's progress. You will also design and incorporate technological changes and process enhancements in support of Academic Accommodation.

Maintaining records of interactions with students with disabilities and analyzing effectiveness of accommodations are essential parts of this role. You will compile reports and analyze data related to accommodations, compliance, and program efficacy.

You will collect and maintain data to evaluate and measure the success of the program. Reviewing and evaluating assistive technologies and research while keeping a prime focus on learning alternatives for students with disabilities is also a key responsibility.

Developing and delivering awareness campaigns, workshops, and mandatory trainings across the LUMS community to build an inclusive community where everyone feels safe and welcomed is a crucial aspect of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, review, and revise practices, services, and policies related to academic accommodations and accessibility.
2. Collaborate with team members and other departments to create an inclusive environment for both students and staff.
3. Coordinate between students, the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion, the Accessibility Committee, and facilitators of students/employees with disabilities.
4. Prepare, maintain, and update website material related to the domain.
5. Develop and implement quality-based assessment processes to improve the Academic Accommodation program's progress.
6. Design and incorporate technological changes and process enhancements in support of Academic Accommodation.
7. Maintain records of interactions with students with disabilities and analyze effectiveness of accommodations.
8. Compile reports and analyze data related to accommodations, compliance, and program efficacy.
9. Collect and maintain data to evaluate and measure the success of the program.
10. Review and evaluate assistive technologies and research.
11. Develop and deliver awareness campaigns, workshops, and mandatory trainings across the LUMS community.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study, preferably education, psychology, or social sciences.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in educational contexts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and disability-related research.

What We Offer:

We offer a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines, and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex, a FINA-certified 25M swimming pool, separate gyms for women and men, a Dining Center, a variety of eateries, a mosque, a medical center, the LUMS Library, car parking, and transport facilities for females.

We also provide a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to our community as a token of each member's value to our community.

We Are Equal Opportunity Employers:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability, or social status.

Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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