Disability Inclusion Officer
Category Non Faculty Vacancies
College Departments
Department Disability Resource Center
Job Purpose

\xe2\x80\x8bTo create a positive classroom environment and enhance the internal environment of the University of Sharjah to integrate and empower students with disabilities by raising awareness of disabilities education. As well as enhancing their effective participation in extra-curricular activities and competitions at the university, which helps achieve inclusion in addition to psychological and social adaptation.\xe2\x80\x8b

Main accountabilities & expectations

• Maintain effective communication with faculty members to enhance the abilities of gifted students with disabilities, actively participate in competitions/activities inside and outside the university campus, and provide the necessary support.
• Ensure and promote the full realization of all rights of students with disabilities against discrimination, isolation, and marginalization in the university environment by raising awareness of disability needs amongst students and faculty members.
• Prepare new students to blend into the university\'s environment by organizing field visits for school students with disabilities to explore the university and its facilities and strengthen the relationship between students and the center.
• Raise awareness of the legal and human rights aspects of students with disabilities by providing awareness workshops and conferences at the university, where students with disabilities are made aware of their rights and how to claim them.
• Execute the inclusion program for students with disabilities at the university in a way that suits their needs, abilities, and disabilities.
• Study the cases of all students with disabilities to determine the appropriate type of integration (total or partial) in classrooms and exam halls based on their abilities and disabilities and follow up on their academic status.
• Accompany students with disabilities in social and scientific activities that contribute to their integration with other students and society, such as trips, national activities, and scientific competitions.
• Cooperate with the counselor to develop individual plans for students with disabilities to improve their personal, social, and professional abilities.
• Coordinate with special education units in public and private schools to facilitate recruiting students with disabilities to enroll/register in the university and the center.
• Provide the necessary assistance and support to the line manager and other team members in ensuring the department/college KPIs are achieved successfully by gathering the necessary data, preparing progress reports and implementing the necessary action plans.
• Help students with disabilities enhance their sense of independence to complete their tasks and assignments independently and rely less on others.
• Help organize primary events and activities related to the Disability Resource Center at the university, such as workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.
• Prepare any reports, statistics, or lists related to current or graduate students with disabilities when requested by the line manager.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of incoming or outgoing information/data related to students with disabilities.\xe2\x80\x8b

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Knowledge of disability challenges and programs/thinking to support disabled individuals.
• Good knowledge of the UAE and international law regarding people with special needs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters related to disabilities both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Arabic Sign Language is a plus.
• Highly socially aware and ability to build relationships with others and demonstrate empathy.
• Excellent active listening and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.\xe2\x80\x8b

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Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or a relevant discipline.
• 2-4 years of UAE experience in a similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
• Priority is to UAE Nationals.\xe2\x80\x8b

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Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria Gender , Male, Female,
Qualification Bachelor\'s degree/higher diploma
Relevant Experience 2
Living In UAE Yes
Nationality , All,

University of Sharjah