Assistant Director, Disability Resources — Accessibility Leader

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Transit program

Tuition assistance

Family leave benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Assistant Director, Disability Resources to lead day-to-day operations on the Danforth Campus and support the Director.

You will supervise staff, evaluate documentation for accommodations, and promote accessibility through universal design while collaborating with campus partners. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), strong knowledge of ADA/FERPA and disability regulations, and experience in higher education disability services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience reviewing psycho-educational reports and medical information for accommodations.
• Strong knowledge of universal design and disability regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within Disability Resources on the Danforth Campus.
• Supervise DR Coordinators and train staff across departments.
• Evaluate documentation for accommodations and advise on adaptive technologies.
• Inform and support faculty and staff to ensure equitable access for disabled students.

Skills

ADA Compliance

Universal Design

FERPA

Interpersonal Relationships

Disability Law

Microsoft Office

Project Administration

JAWS Testing

Kurzweil

Banner ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner ERP

Blackboard LMS

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Assistant Director, Disability Resources to lead day-to-day operations on the Danforth Campus and support the Director.

You will supervise staff, evaluate documentation for accommodations, and promote accessibility through universal design while collaborating with campus partners. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), strong knowledge of ADA/FERPA and disability regulations, and experience in higher education disability services.