Associate Director of Disability Support Services

Maryland Connect•Patuxent Riding, MD

1d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Associate Director of Disability Support Services is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with a broad range of state and federal accessibility and disability-related laws and regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and the Fair Housing Act. The Associate Director provides strategic leadership to advance equitable access, inclusive design, and accommodation services, ensuring that students with disabilities have full and equal access to university programs, services, and activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience in planning and developing program goals and objectives
Experience applying budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints
Ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences
Experience working with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Strong written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communication channels (phone, email, in-person, etc.)
Demonstrated skills in task management, conflict resolution, and mediation
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action using sound judgment
Ability to maintain and enforce strict confidentiality related to sensitive and protected information
Ability to communicate effectively across various formats, including presentations, consultations, meetings, and written communications
Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in accessibility and accommodation processes in higher education
Knowledge of assistive technologies and accommodations used by students in academic environments
Knowledge of national organizations and professional standards in accessibility and disability services

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating accessibility services for students with disabilities in a postsecondary setting
Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience interpreting ADA and Section 504 regulations in the context of higher education accommodations
Experience collaborating with faculty to ensure appropriate implementation of accommodations

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to Bowie State University in maintaining compliance with federal and state accessibility and disability laws and regulations by coordinating and ensuring access for students with disabilities to all academic programs, services, and campus activities
Provides administrative oversight for all accessibility accommodations and support services for students
Leads the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices that promote accessibility and inclusion across the institution
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Disability Support Services staff
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure effective implementation of approved accommodations
Educates, assists, and provides guidance to the campus community on disability access, accessibility best practices, and inclusive design principles
Serves as a campus resource on assistive technologies and accessibility tools
Partners with Information Technology, procurement, and compliance offices to support institutional digital accessibility initiatives, including alignment with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), review and identification of systemic digital accessibility barriers, and integration of accessibility considerations into procurement and implementation of digital tools
Provides input on the impact of digital accessibility barriers on students and contributes to prioritization of remediation efforts
Collaborates with the Digital Accessibility Compliance Manager (or equivalent role) to ensure coordination between accommodation services and system-wide accessibility compliance efforts
Monitors trends, regulations, and best practices related to accessibility in higher education and makes recommendations for institutional improvement