Director of Educational Accessibility

Director Of Educational Accessibility

The Director of Educational Accessibility is responsible for leading and managing the institution's efforts to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. This role involves strategic planning, team management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Director trains the university community about disability experience and ensures that disability identity is included in all campus initiatives related to students.

Core Responsibilities / Duties and Tasks :

Essential or Marginal - Essential

Time Spent - 40%

Core Responsibilities Administration and Supervision

Duties, tasks, & job functions :

• Supervise, lead, mentor, manage a team of full-time and part-time accessibility professionals, graduate assistants, and student staff.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities
• Develop and manage the department's budget
• Allocate resources effectively to support accessibility initiatives
• Monitor expenditures and ensure fiscal responsibility
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance educational accessibility
• Set goals and objectives aligned with the division and university mission and vision
• Evaluate and improve existing accessibility programs and services for students
• Ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and adhere to best practices set forth by the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD).

Essential or Marginal - Essential

Time Spent - 15%

Core Responsibilities Coordination of Student Support and Student Outreach

Duties, tasks, & job functions :

Essential or Marginal

Time Spent - 10%

Core Responsibilities Coordination of Accommodations Assistance

Duties, tasks, & job functions :

Essential or Marginal

Time Spent

Core Responsibilities Collaboration, Communication, and Training

Duties, tasks, & job functions :

Essential or Marginal

Time Spent

Core Responsibilities Research / Community Service

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Additional Considerations :

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