Assistant Director​/Student Disability Services

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES

Serves as an accommodation specialist responsible for determining and implementing academic, housing, and meal plan accommodations for students with disabilities. The role provides ongoing assistance related to students’ disability and accommodation needs by clarifying difficulties, identifying resources, and collaborating with faculty and partner offices.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in education, human resources, therapeutic recreation, or a similar field.
• Two years working in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience with cultivating a culture of creativity, care, and concern.
• Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work comfortably with disabled people and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure during difficult situations and assist individuals while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to present to various audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Windows and Apple OSX.
• Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended in 2008.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred qualifications are not explicitly listed for this position.

• Reviews and interprets disability‑related documentation to verify disability and identify functional limitations.
• Meets with individual students and engages in the interactive process to determine reasonable and appropriate academic, housing, and meal‑plan accommodations.
• Reviews and determines the outcome of Assistance Animal requests in alignment with the Fair Housing Act.
• Collaborates with campus partners such as Residence Life, CMU Dining, Counseling Center, Academic Advising, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, CMU Cares, Registrars, Information Technology, Curriculum and Instructional Support, Testing Center, and Academic Colleges & Departments.
• Represents the office at student‑focused events (e.g., Get Acquainted Day, Orientation, and other events/programs as requested).
• Meets with prospective students and families/supporters.
• Provides consultation to CMU faculty and staff regarding ADA academic accommodations.
• Documents all interactions within the case‑management system.
• Serves on campus committees, task forces, and steering groups as appointed.
• Provides training to disabled students on the use of assistive and adaptive equipment.
• Provides alternate forms of media as needed based on approved accommodations.
• Responsible for issuing software licenses and managing user databases.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location:

Mount Pleasant, MI | Position Status:
Regular Full‑time | Pay Range: $43,000 – $48,000 | Weekly

Work Schedule:

Mon‑Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required | Employee Group:
Professional & Administrative.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution and complies with Title IX.

For Title IX inquiries, please contact the Title IX Coordinator:
Phone 989‑774‑3253, Office 103 E. Preston St., Bovee University Center, Suite 306, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, Email titleix.

03/04/2026