Assistant Director, University Accessibility Center

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•$92,000 - $119,000

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
Licensed Ph.D. Psychologist (licensed for a minimum of two years) with two or more years of experience in supervising mental health or educational professionals and three or more years’ experience in conducting evaluations (including ADHD).
In-depth knowledge of federal disability laws and guidance relevant to higher education (e.g., ADA, Section 504, OCR).
Experience evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility, and implementing accommodations for college-age or adult students.
Knowledge of learning, psychiatric, physical, and vision-related disabilities

Nice To Haves

Licensed Ph.D. Psychologist (licensed for a minimum of two years) with three or more years of experience in supervising mental health or educational professionals and four or more years’ experience in conducting evaluations.
Minimum of three years’ experience focused on the assessment and accommodation of postsecondary students with disabilities.
Ability to advocate effectively for students with disabilities while balancing academic integrity, legal requirements, and institutional risk.
Experience developing and implementing support services for college-age or adult students with disabilities.

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)
Excellent work-life balance: 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