Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks an Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services to lead disability accommodations and accessibility initiatives for regional campuses. You will collaborate with the Miller Center Director and campus partners to implement procedures, train staff, and advocate for students with disabilities.

The role requires knowledge of disability law, strong written and verbal communication, and experience in higher education settings. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience in disability services or higher education recommended.
• Familiarity with accessibility laws and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations for the Regional campus in partnership with the Miller Center Director.
• Assist with staff training and supervision; develop disability accommodation procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Promote disability access and inclusion on campus committees and workgroups.
• Provide database administration for AIM for the Miller Center.
• Oversee accommodated testing administration as needed.
• Plan accessible course materials for students with vision/hearing disabilities.
• Provide case management and advocacy for 250–500 students.
• Coordinate campus-wide programming to improve access and inclusion.
• Respond to faculty inquiries on procedures and best practices.

Skills

Written proficiency

Verbal proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computers & office apps

ADA knowledge

Independent work

Student advocacy

Education

Master's degree

Tools

AIM (Access Information Management)

Job description

Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services

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.

Essential Duties

• Oversee daily office operations for the Regional campus in partnership with the Miller Center Director.
• Assist the Miller Center Director with staff training and supervision, develop and implement disability accommodation procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Serve on university committees and workgroups to promote disability access & inclusion.
• Provide database administration for the Miller Center electronic case management system AIM (Access Information Management).
• Oversee administration of accommodated testing upon faculty request.
• Oversee process to ensure advance planning of accessible course material for students with vision and hearing disabilities.
• Provide ongoing case management and advocacy for approximately 250–500 registered students with disabilities.
• Coordinate campus‑wide programming to promote disability access and inclusion.
• Respond to faculty inquiries regarding procedures and best practices for providing student accommodations and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to engage with diverse individuals in a culturally conscious manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a 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 (e.g., ADA).
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to support all students.

Background Check

A criminal background check is required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

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.