Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services

Miami University; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks an Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services to lead accommodations for students with disabilities and steer accessibility initiatives in collaboration with campus partners.

Reporting to the Miller Center Director, with dotted line to the Regional Senior Assistant Dean, the role also oversees office operations and staff development. A Master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field; at least 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily office operations for the Regional campus with the Miller Center Director.
• Assists with staff training and supervision, develops disability accommodation procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Promotes disability access & inclusion on university committees and workgroups.
• Provides database administration for AIM and oversees testing accommodations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

ADA knowledge

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services

Department

Office of the Dean of Students

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

55,000

Position Salary Maximum

59,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-07-14

Job Description Summary

The Regional Student Disability Services Assistant Director is a member of the Miller Center for Disability Services leadership team. This position is responsible for implementing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and leading accessibility initiatives in collaboration with campus partners. The position reports to the Miller Center Director and has a dotted reporting line to the Regional Senior Assistant Dean.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Oversees daily office operations for the Regional campus in partnership with the Miller Center Director.
• Assists the Miller Center Director with staff training and supervision, develops and implements disability accommodation procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Serves on university committees and workgroups to promote disability access & inclusion.
• Provides database administration for the Miller Center electronic case management system AIM (Access Information Management).
• Oversees administration of accommodated testing upon faculty request.
• Oversees process to ensure advance planning of accessible course material for students with vision and hearing disabilities.
• Provides ongoing case management and advocacy for approx. 250-500 registered students with disabilities.
• Coordinates campus-wide programming to promote disability access and inclusion.
• Responds to faculty inquiries regarding procedures and best practices for providing student accommodations, other duties as assigned.
• Ability to engage with diverse individuals in a culturally conscious manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field, At least 3 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with AIM (Access Information Management)
• Prior experience working in a college disability service office

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Written, verbal and interpersonal proficiency
• Knowledge of computers and office applications
• Knowledge of related state and federal laws (i.e., ADA)
• Ability to work independently
• Proven ability to support all students

Required Application Documents

Resume and Cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

N/A

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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