The Office of Equal Opportunity seeks to create an NC State experience where everyone, regardless of beliefs, background, orientation, or ability, feels at home as part of theWolfpack.
We Strive To:
Ensure equal opportunity across campus
Strengthen relationships across diverse groupsFoster a welcoming and respectful campus
Provide services and outreach to the campus and communityAdhere to accountability and compliance standardsPrepare students, faculty, and staff for local, state, national, and global collaboration
Essential to the larger mission of the institution, the Disability Resource Office (
DRO) within the Office of Equal Opportunity advocates for an equitable student experience by eliminating institutional barriers to ensure an equal opportunity to participate in the NorthCarolina State University experience for students with disabilities.
Our Goals:
Promote an accessible campus environment where students are viewed on their ability, not disability.
Establish and publicize clear guidelines and procedures to address the responsibilities of the University and students in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended in 2008.
Determine appropriate academic adjustments and accommodations/services so that students with disabilities are provided an equal opportunity to participate.
Utilize the latest technology to enhance and support independence in the educational experiences of students with disabilities.
Provide students with disabilities the opportunity to develop and grow the skills necessary to advocate for themselves within the campus community.
The Administrative Assistant:
Provides customer service to internal and external contacts
Schedules appointments for office staff
Maintains the office student files
Communicates using email and phone
Creates forms, letters and emails as needed
Provides administrative support to co-workers as needed
This position serves as the first line of communication with constituents using various modes
of communication to include face to face, phone, and email. It is essential to clearly verbally communicate clearly, as well as listen and respond to requests according to the need. When necessary, will seek consultation with the appropriate staff or refer clients to the appropriate resource.
Independently composes emails to the appropriate person which may require some research.
Responds to email inquiries, which may require written explanation or interpretation of
DSO policies and Procedures from the
DRO website. Responsible for point of contact notes in the office database regarding contact with constituencies as necessary. |