Assistant Director UAC

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

53d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will promote and facilitate disability access, equity, and advocacy on the BYU campus, and assists in the oversight of the Accessibility Center. This entails supervision of other full-time staff and part-time student employees, supporting unit programs, and representing the office to faculty, staff, and administration. The Assistant Director will also provides direct services to students through evaluating, determining, and providing accommodations to students. They will assist the Director of the University Accessibility Center (UAC) in the administration, strategic planning, and policy development of the Center, representing the office on committees and on projects.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Disability Studies, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience supervising mental health, educational, disability services, accessibility services, or related professionals.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting evaluations, disability assessments, case reviews, accommodation determinations, or related professional responsibilities in educational, clinical, rehabilitation, or disability services settings.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Ph.D. or Psy.D. Psychologist with a minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience.
• Three or more years of experience supervising mental health or educational professionals.
• Three or more years of experience conducting psychoeducational, psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, learning disability, or related evaluations.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience assessing and determining reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in higher education or similar settings.
• Experience providing consultation and leadership regarding complex disability-related cases, accommodation decisions, and accessibility compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of the University Accessibility Center (UAC) with administration, strategic planning, and policy development aligned with the office’s mission and vision.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trainings, policies, and procedures; remain current on legal and technological advances in disability and accessibility.
• Supervise, train, and support full-time coordinators; recruit, hire, and oversee graduate and undergraduate student staff, programs, committees, and weekly case conferences.
• Respond to disability-related inquiries and maintain a student caseload, determining disability status, functional limitations, reasonable accommodations, and academic plans, including diagnosing ADHD.
• Provide expertise in assistive technology and collaborate with testing facilities and campus partners related to student accommodations.
• Respond to faculty inquiries; develop and lead professional development, awareness programs, events, and committees related to disability services and accessibility.
• Provide consultation and guidance to faculty and staff on approved accommodation and disability-related practices.
• Collect, analyze, and report university and office metrics related to productivity, services, and outcomes.
• Represent the office in data collection and assessment efforts and lead preparation for strategic planning.

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager