Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Accommodations - UIC Law

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 25, 2025
Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Accommodations - UIC Law Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Accommodations - UIC Law Hiring Department: UIC Law Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035270 Posting Close Date: July 24, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 - $72,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Accommodations serves as the Law School's principle liaison with the UIC Disability Resource Center and law students with accommodations. The Assistant Director assists law students in navigating the process of seeking accommodations, coordinates implementation of all student disability accommodations at the law school, including direct student contact and coordination of classroom and exam accommodations, and liaising with the Disability Resource Center, faculty, and administration. Duties & Responsibilities Assist law students in navigating the process of seeking accommodations. Coordinate implementation of all student disability accommodations at the law school, including direct student contact and liaising with the Disability Resource Center, faculty, and administration. Coordinate all arrangements (i.e. room scheduling, student communication, exam preparation and administration) for students with exam accommodations throughout the term, including weekly quizzes and midterms and the two-week final exam period (Some exams may be outside of normal business hours) Collaborate with Disability Resource Center and UIC law school staff and students to promote accessibility and inclusion in law school courses, policies, and programming. Collaborate with Disability Resource Center (DRC), UIC's Office of Access & Equity, and law school faculty/staff to determine and implement all reasonable accommodations for the law school, including disability-related, religious, pregnancy/Title IX, and temporary accommodations in accordance with UIC Law's Standards for Law Study and Law School Processes. Serve as the Law School's representative to the DRC Liaison Committee. Make referrals to the Counseling Center or other relevant offices. Schedule class recordings, including downloading recordings and arranging for captioning when necessary. Communicate with faculty about in-class accommodation needs, as appropriate based on granted accommodations. Negotiate with faculty and students regarding reasonable extensions on assignments, as appropriate based on granted accommodations. Schedule classrooms and technology for accommodated exams, prepare exam packets, and oversee exam administration. Assist with the overall new student orientation program, including online and live components. Serve on the Student Support and Emergency Team. Provide office and event coverage on a rotating basis, in collaboration with other Student Life and Leadership staff. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. Minimum of 2 years in a related field, preferably with increasing levels of leadership and autonomy. Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, especially during final exam periods and new student orientation. Decision-making and problem-solving ability. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with integrity. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Working knowledge of Blackboard, Canvas, or another LMS. Ability to learn and utilize new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree is strongly preferred. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities Previous experience working with graduate or professional students Previous experience with new student programs Public speaking skills For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date, July 24, 2025. Include (upload) a .pdf copy of your letter of intent, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15144?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-86383b849c263742af770b643791660e