Director of Disability Support and Academic Center; Florham Campus

Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center (Florham Campus)

Position Type:
Professional Administrative (FLSA: Exempt)

Grade: 29 | Salary: $76,000 to $86,000 | Status:
Full-Time

Department:
Disability Support Services-Florham | College: N/A | Campus:
Florham Campus

Hiring Manager:
Vice President for Student Affairs

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition remission, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability benefits, as well as voluntary benefits such as supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long‑term care, and FSA/HSA.

The Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center reports to the University Director. The Director coordinates accommodations and related services for students with disabilities, identifies, places, and remediates students with basic skills deficiencies, and provides tutorial and other academic services to all students. The incumbent develops and oversees the budget, supervises office staff and student personnel, and serves as a resource to the Fairleigh Dickinson University community.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the University Director.

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Services, or related field preferred.
• Five years of experience working with students with disabilities, with a minimum of three years of supervision and budget management experience at the post‑secondary level.
• A minimum of two years of experience in coordinating, scoring and interpreting placement tests at the post‑secondary level is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of section 504 and ADA, including legal issues, higher education, and support services.
• Strong computer skills, and research and statistical reporting skills.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague, Image Now, and webpage content management software is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of students’ information in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Available to work non‑standard hours including evenings and/or weekends.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check; candidates for hire must sign a waiver authorizing the background check and provide a Social Security Card.

• Working hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday 9 am to 5 pm, with occasional weekend work depending on university events.

Posting Date: 04/17/2026