Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services - Accessibility

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking an Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services to join the Miller Center for Disability Services. You will implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and lead accessibility initiatives campus-wide.

Reporting to the Miller Center Director, with a dotted line to the Regional Senior Assistant Dean, the role oversees operations, staff training, AIM administration, and advocacy for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily campus 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 through university committees and workgroups.
• Provide database administration for AIM (Access Information Management).
• Coordinate accessible course material planning for students with vision and hearing disabilities.
• Manage ongoing case management for 250–500 students with disabilities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling

Tools

AIM (Access Information Management)

Job description

Miami University is seeking an Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services to join the Miller Center for Disability Services. You will implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and lead accessibility initiatives campus-wide.

Reporting to the Miller Center Director, with a dotted line to the Regional Senior Assistant Dean, the role oversees operations, staff training, AIM administration, and advocacy for students with disabilities.