Associate Director - Texas Center for Disability Studies

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Associate Director for our University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) programs. The Associate Director will serve as a senior member of the Center’s leadership team and work closely with the Executive Director, faculty, staff, university administrators, community partners, people with disabilities, including family members to advance the Center’s mission. The Associate Director will provide strategic, administrative, academic, and programmatic leadership for the Center’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) programs.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, education, psychology, public health or other field related to disability or human service programs with at least 5 years of management experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of lived disability experiences, disability culture, disability studies, and inclusive design.
Experience in the field of intellectual, developmental, neurodevelopmental, or related disabilities.
Experience with public speaking and group facilitation.
Experience serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Director.
Experience supervising staff and resolving conflicts.
Knowledge of reasonable accommodations in academic and work settings.
Knowledge of, experience with, or collaboration with University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and/or the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD).
Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint , Word).
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Values the contributions of others in the work environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in social work, education, psychology, public health or other field related to disability or human service programs with more than the required years of experience.
Experience serving as a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) or Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program administrator, associate director, assistant director, training director, Principal Investigator (PI), or Project Director.
Experience with mental health counseling with an appropriate professional license.
Experience supervising student interns.
At least 5 years of successful grant funding as a Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Principal Investigator, Project Director, or key personnel.
Experience working with postsecondary programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with local and national partners on project and funding initiatives.
Generate external funding through federal, state, local, and non-profit sources.
Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or other support roles on projects where appropriate.
Manage budget expenditures and allocations on projects in which this position serves as PI or director, in collaboration with Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) financial administrator.
Assist Director with budget management and grant continuation as needed.
Provide oversight to staff and coordinate activities.
Supervise staff members including time sheet approvals, annual evaluations, and mentoring.
Supervise student interns.
Coordinate regular meetings with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in coordination with Director.
Maintain communication with CAC members and recruit new members when needed.
Coordinate with TCDS administrator on logistics and TCDS staff as needed.
Assist Director in overseeing annual evaluation of TCDS and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) programs in coordination with data and LEND Coordinators, using structures and platforms provided by federal agencies.
Assist Director in overseeing information dissemination and communication for TCDS monthly newsletter, social media and website in coordination with Communication Specialist.
Represent TCDS and Director by serving on local and national committees, and councils as needed.
Attend relevant meetings and events.
Inform director and staff of relevant meeting outcomes.
Assist Director in management of the Pickle Research Center space for TCDS in coordination with TCDS administrator.
Work with the School of Social Work Facilities Manager on TCDS space and furniture needs.
Assist with onboarding of new staff.