Assistant Director Office of Accessibility Resources & Services

Assistant Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources & Services

Functional Title Assistant Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources & Services

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Position Eclass

Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Mission: OARS collaborates with UNCG’s diverse community to ensure that all aspects of campus life are accessible. This includes the removal of barriers to access whenever possible and assessment/implementation support for reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. OARS provides the institution with resources, education, and direct services promoting equitable and inclusive access and inherent acknowledgment of disability as a part of diversity.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director must be an exemplary role model.
The Assistant Director (AD) of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services ( OARS ) is a professional position reporting to the Director of OARS and is housed within the Division of Student Affairs. This position is critical to UNCG for identifying barriers and providing appropriate access and support to students with disabilities.

Depending on the business needs of the office, this position may serve as OARS’ primary liaison for Housing, accessible technology, accommodated testing, etc. Percentages for key responsibilities are also subject to variance based on office needs at the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a related field; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions.
• Will accept a relevant undergraduate degree and relevant experience in substitution.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in higher ed disability services.
• Working knowledge of the ADAAA and Section 504 of the Rehab Act.
• Familiarity with accessible technology for disabled students.
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $50,000-$53,560

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Accessibility Resources - Serv - 44602

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/13/2025

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 11/28/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

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Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 65%

Key Responsibility

Assessing for Reasonable Accommodations

• Engages the interactive process (to include AD, student’s self-reporting, review of any relative history, and review of any supporting documentation, and others when needed) to facilitate the academic progress, inclusion, and UNCG community engagement of students with disabilities.
• Crafts individualized accommodation letters.
• Provides information and recommendations for service referrals and diagnostic assessment…