Assistant Director Disability Resources

Assistant Director Disability Resources

Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter, Resume, List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with contact information included.

Position Title:

Assistant Director Disability Resources

Location:

Boone, NC

Faculty Rank: ___

Position Number: 098371

Department:
Access & Opportunity:
Disability Resources 620000

Primary

Purpose:

The Office of Access & Opportunity is part of the Division of Institutional Integrity and provides leadership to the University’s efforts to foster a welcoming and accessible environment. The office promotes access in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and works to honor civil rights for all University community members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, Special Education, Psychological or Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or related discipline.
• Three (3) years of progressive experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience analyzing disability documentation to determine academic adjustments and modifications within higher education or reasonable workplace accommodations.
• Background knowledge and training in civil rights law related to disability including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, the Fair Housing Act, and related laws.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners from diverse backgrounds.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong supervisory skills with experience in hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance.

• Consult and promote access to the University community on disability-related compliance.
• Serve on University committees as a content expert on disability compliance.
• Assist in the oversight of operations.
• Supervise Access Consultants.
• Oversee implementation of approved academic adjustments and auxiliary aids & services for students.
• Oversee ODR education and outreach strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the eligibility process to ensure timely response to accommodation requests by students.
• Participate in the review of complex accommodation requests for determinations of eligibility for appropriate accommodations.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and departments to implement approved accommodations and serve as a resource for faculty and staff providing consultation on complex issues while educating campus partners on compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students, University Housing, Campus Dining, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success, Student Health Service, and other pertinent departments to assist in providing access and accommodations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changing regulations and policies regarding persons with disabilities, including FERPA, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related civil rights laws and regulations.

Full Time, Staff/Non-Faculty, no VISA sponsorship, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, Mandatory Staff, proposed salary $64,000–$67,000.

Monday‑Friday with some flexible working hours and evenings.

Posting Date: 05/20/2025, Closing Date: open until filled.

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 06/03/2025, Proposed Date of Hire: 07/21/2025.

Search Chair:
Megan Bishop, email: bishopme
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Link:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest (Required)
• List of References with Contact Information (Required)