POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED TO DEPARTMENT.
QUESTIONS? CALL UNR Faculty Human Resources at 784-6082.
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INSTRUCTIONS: PDQ and Org Chart must be sent to marshag@unr.edu for initial review BEFORE routing.
1. Complete form, sign, and submit to immediate supervisor;
2. Supervisor (chair/director/dean)– review, approve, sign, forward to vice president or vice provost;
3. Pres/Vice Pres/Vice Prov - approve, sign, forward to Placement Committee (c/o UNR HR, M/S 238);
4. Placement Committee recommends administrative salary range and title & forwards to Provost.
5. Approval letters are then sent from HR with final stamped PDQ to Vice President, Dean or Director and
supervisor for PAF/Terms preparation.
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Incumbents’ Name (if applicable): Mary Anne Christensen
Position #:
Current Title: Asst Director, Disab Resource Ctr (77121/1A/E/N)
Current Range:
Department: Disability Resource Center /
College/Division: Student Services /
Student Enrollment Services
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position : Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Employee’s Signature
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Mary Zabel
Date
Director, Disability Resource Ctr
Director/Chair/Dean Melissa Choroszy
Date
Associate Vice President, Student Enrollment Services
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Shannon Ellis
Date
Vice President, Student Services
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code:
CUPA Code:
Job Class Code:
Exempt: Yes or No
Range:
Effective Date:
Title Approved:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Employee’s Signature (Sign & send to HR for personnel file)
Revised: 2 / 1 / 2006
Date
Position Description – Asst Director, Disability Resource Center, Position # 16021
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Assistant Director is the primary service provider to students who qualify for ADA and Section
504 accommodations offered through the Disability Resource Center (DRC). Under the supervision of
the DRC Director, the Assistant Director arranges for approved accommodations for DRC students
including note taking services, auxiliary aids, alternative media and the use of assistive technology.
The Assistant director also assists in the development and implementation of appropriate assessment
tools in the evaluation of DRC programs and services, and supervises and evaluates DRC staff
persons directly reporting to the Assistant Director.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
20% - Conducts DRC intakes including review and completion of student contracts and release forms,
and maintains current student records regarding eligibility and use of DRC services
15% - Facilitates the interpretation and implementation of professional verifications and learning
strategies for students with disabilities
15% - Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate assessment tools in the
evaluation of DRC programs and services
15% - Supervises and evaluates DRC staff persons directly reporting to the Assistant Director
including the DRC Assitive Technology Specialist, interpreters for the Deaf, classified employees and
alternative media processors
10% - DevelopsDRC policy related to the administration and provision of academic accommodations
for students with disabilities. Facilitate the provision of auxiliary aid accommodations
10% - Enhances assistive and adaptive technologies for UNR students with disabilities
10% - Develops professional initiatives to support inclusion of students with disabilities on campus
and in the community
5% - Collaborates with the School District, the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and other
community organizations and agencies with regard to outreach for UNR students with disabilities
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
The decisions and judgments made by the Assistant Director and the result of the work performed by
the Assistant Director directly affect the persistence rate of students with disabilities seeking DRC
services. In addition, the Assistant Director assists the Director to ensure campus compliance with
the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Position Description – Asst Director, Disability Resource Center, Position # 16021
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4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity &
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Mandated reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aides and alternative media
 Compliance regulations with federal ADA and Section 504 mandates
Skills:
 Basic computer competency
 Excellent written, oral, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to:
 Work with individuals across all disability groups
 Provide appropriate advocacy, service and referrals to students with disabilities as needed or
as required by law.
 Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty and other campus
personnel
 Work evening and weekend hours as necessary
 Work independently, manage multiple projects and adhere to guidelines
 Become familiar with university policies and procedures including academic course
requirements
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Director, DRC - Weekly meetings to discuss students/program progress
Administrative Assistant IV, DRC - Collaboration in providing appropriate accommodations and
support services
Faculty and Administrators - Provide/request information regarding DRC. Negotiate and resolve
problems in the implementation of providing appropriate accommodations.
Typewell Transcriber - Collaboration in providing appropriate accommodations and support services
Assistive Technology Specialist - Collaboration in the provision of alternative media services for
students with disabilities
Disability Services Specialist - Collaboration in the provision of appropriate accommodations and
support services
Counseling and Testing Services - Collaboration and case review of students who receive services
from both DRC and Counseling and testing
Community Agencies and School Districts - Collaboration and management of services for students
who are currently eligible or who will be eligible for support from both the DRC and outside agencies
Position Description – Asst Director, Disability Resource Center, Position # 16021
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6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in counseling, psychology,
education, special education or related field with emphasis in learning and/or
psychological disabilities
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and two years of experience in working with adults with various
disabilities in an educational setting; understanding and using psycho-educational and
psychological assessment information to make decisions about reasonable
accommodations including auxiliary aids and services, as defined by Section 504 of the
1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified
adults with disabilities
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None