Associate Director, Disability Support & Accessibility

Maryland Connect; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription coverage

Retirement plan (pension)

Tuition remission

Job summary

Bowie State University seeks an Associate Director of Disability Support Services to lead accessibility compliance, oversee accommodations, and advance inclusive design across campus.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with faculty and IT, and skilled management of disability services staff within higher education. Equal opportunity and accommodation commitments are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience planning and developing program goals and objectives.
• Experience with budgetary and fiscal planning within constraints.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong written and oral communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communication channels.
• Demonstrated skills in task management, conflict resolution, and mediation.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and take appropriate action.
• Knowledge of accessibility and disability services standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads compliance with federal and state accessibility and disability laws for students.
• Oversees accessibility accommodations and support services.
• Develops policies and practices promoting accessibility and inclusion.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Disability Support Services staff.
• Collaborates with faculty and campus partners to implement accommodations.
• Guides campus on accessibility best practices and inclusive design.
• Serves as a resource on assistive technologies and accessibility tools.
• Coordinates with IT and procurement to address digital accessibility barriers.

Skills

Disability services leadership

Accessibility compliance

Strategic leadership

Staff supervision

Policy development

Campus collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Job description

Bowie State University seeks an Associate Director of Disability Support Services to lead accessibility compliance, oversee accommodations, and advance inclusive design across campus.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with faculty and IT, and skilled management of disability services staff within higher education. Equal opportunity and accommodation commitments are emphasized.