Assistant Director, Student Disability Services & Access

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Student Disability Services (SDS). This temporary position supports students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with accessibility laws, coordinating services, and serving on the SDS leadership team.

Based on campus in New York, the role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and students to promote inclusive practices. The position oversees caseload management, staff supervision, and program evaluation, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 2–4 years of progressive higher education experience.
• Experience with disability/access services in an educational setting.
• Strong intercultural competence and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to handle confidential issues with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve on SDS leadership team and help implement policy and procedures.
• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities and maintain confidential records.
• Coordinate services such as transcription, captioning, proctoring, and materials access.
• Collaborate with campus departments to communicate accommodations.
• Supervise student workers and support staff; contribute to DEI initiatives.

Skills

Intercultural competence

Communication skills

Integrity

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The New School invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Student Disability Services (SDS). This temporary position supports students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with accessibility laws, coordinating services, and serving on the SDS leadership team.

Based on campus in New York, the role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and students to promote inclusive practices. The position oversees caseload management, staff supervision, and program evaluation, while