Assistant Director of Disability Resources

SCAD; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD in Savannah, GA seeks an Assistant Director of Disability Resources to ensure accommodations for students and foster a warm, inclusive community. You’ll manage caseloads, lead trainings on ADA and inclusion, and collaborate on housing accommodations and campus accessibility.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 3+ years in higher education disability services, and experience supporting neurodivergent students. Travel is minimal; on-site work at SCAD campuses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least three years of experience providing disability services in higher education.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent students or those on the autism spectrum.
• Experience developing and delivering training on disability access and inclusive practices.
• Familiarity with electronic record management systems and maintaining confidential documentation.

Responsibilities

• Determine academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations based on student documentation and ADA guidelines.
• Host staff training on ADA, accessibility compliance, neurodiversity, and inclusion.
• Manage an active caseload of students with accessibility needs and participate in case conferences and orientations.
• Review and determine reasonable accommodations for living environments and housing, staying current on relevant legislation.
• Provide students with community referrals based on their needs.

Skills

Disability services

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Policy knowledge

Electronic records

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling

Related field expertise

Tools

Accommodate

Job description

As an assistant director of disability resources, you’ll work to ensure students receive the accommodations they need and help them build a warm community with their peers. In this inclusive department, you’ll empower and uplift students as they move through their college careers.

To support the office of disability resources (ODR) mission, you’ll:

• Determine academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations based on student documentation and adherence to Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines
• Host staff training and continuing education in ADA, accessibility compliance, neurodiversity, disability culture and inclusion, and more
• Manage an active caseload of students with accessibility needs, attend weekly case conferences, and participate in quarterly student orientations
• Participate in an interactive review process to determine reasonable accommodations for students' living environments; stay current on relevant legislation to ensure informed decision-making; and lead regular meetings to streamline the housing accommodation process
• Provide students with appropriate community referrals based on their needs and circumstances

As an assistant director, you’ll:

• Participate in location-wide efforts to improve access for students with mobility support needs and to increase awareness and understanding of disability services
• Serve as a resource for the university in adaptive computer technology and related areas
• Monitor and update the disability services database (Accommodate), to ensure accurate and updated information
• Contribute to outreach, psychoeducational program development, and presentations as assigned
• Inform your supervisor of personal staff development needs

Additionally, you’ll:

• Participate in department performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with the testing coordinator to oversee the communication, coordination, and implementation of approved testing accommodations
• Ensure efficient, organized, compliant, and inclusive testing experiences for students with disabilities
• Promote equitable access to the testing environment
• Support accommodation logistics to ensure compliance with university policies and applicable disability laws

Candidates should ideally demonstrate:

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective campus partnerships, independently assess complex situations, and develop solutions
• A commitment to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and student-centered university environment
• Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and other applicable disability laws, regulations, and best practices as they relate to higher education

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, social work, or a related field
• At least three years of experience providing disability services and accommodations within higher education
• Experience supporting neurodivergent students or students on the autism spectrum
• Experience developing and delivering training on disability access, accommodations, and inclusive practices for faculty and staff
• Familiarity utilizing electronic record management systems, maintaining confidential documentation

Preferred qualifications:

• At least two years of counseling or accommodation experience

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.