Director, Disability & Accommodations Center

Western Colorado University; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for dependents

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time, in-person role of Director of the Center for Disability & Accommodations (CDA). The director provides strategic leadership, oversees student accommodation services, and ensures ADA/504 compliance.

The role collaborates with Residence Life, Admissions, Teaching and Learning Center, Facilities, and Student Affairs to advance accessibility and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling, Human Resources, Special Education, or related field, or will have earned this degree within the first 12 months of the position start date.
• Three years of progressive experience providing accessibility and accommodation services in a university or educational setting.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ADA/504 and FERPA regulations.
• Exceptional and demonstrated collaborative skills/ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive student accommodation services.
• Oversees the interactive process workflow; maintains an active caseload; ensures timely and accurate accommodation review, reasonable determination, and record keeping in line with ADA/504 best practices.
• Mentors and guides CDA staff in ADA/504 best practices; Builds and maintains meaningful partnerships across campus and with community stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Access and Testing Center Coordinator and other campus offices in designing and delivering professional training.
• Manages the CDA’s operational budget; leads program assessment efforts to measure outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship-building

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

AIM platforms

Job description

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time, in-person role of Director of the Center for Disability & Accommodations (CDA). The director provides strategic leadership, oversees student accommodation services, and ensures ADA/504 compliance.

The role collaborates with Residence Life, Admissions, Teaching and Learning Center, Facilities, and Student Affairs to advance accessibility and inclusion.