Director, Disability Inclusive Culture

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Director to lead initiatives promoting accessibility and inclusivity. Responsibilities include developing strategies in collaboration with various university entities and promoting cultural transformation in line with disability studies.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of USD $100,000 to $140,000 per year, reflecting the responsibilities and candidate qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in programming and services for diverse populations, especially those with disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing strategies for global inclusion.
• Experience leading projects with shared objectives in large institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity.
• Engage with global collaborators and leaders across the University.
• Promote cultural transformation related to disability best practices.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of federal disability regulations

Experience working with diverse populations

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Doctoral Degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

Through partnerships with university-wide IDBEA initiatives, the Office of the President’s Disability Access Committee (DAC), the Disabilities, Inclusion, and Accessibility Working Group (DIA), the Center for Disability Studies, and other strategic collaborations, the Director will develop and implement strategies that promote accessibility, inclusivity, and awareness. Work closely with the Moses Center senior leadership team to support their overall operations. Engage with global collaborators and leaders from across the University (including current and prospective students, faculty, staff, administrators, alums, and/or visitors). Working with internal and external collaborators, the Director will promote cultural transformation relevant to research-based and evidence-based best practices as well as initiatives emerging from the disability community; develop and implement programs, policies, procedures, and resources across the University. Focus on universal design to promote full accessibility in NYU classes, events, web-based services, buildings and facilities, and programs and services. In support of the advancement of the University’s IDBEA goals as they intersect with disability studies, and in compliance with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Director will partner with the Center for Disability Studies, Student Affairs, Digital Accessibility, the Office of General Counsel, Facilities and Construction Management, University Human Resources, and other University personnel/departments as necessary. Provide subject‑matter expertise and consultative services. Serve as a consultative expert resource and work to ensure that members of the NYU community can participate fully and thrive within their role at NYU regardless of their ability status. Partner with the Provost’s office to collaborate with faculty disability inclusive culture initiatives and champion universal design to promote full accessibility to NYU classes, events, web-based services, buildings and facilities, and programs and services.

Qualifications

Required Education:Master's Degree Higher Education Administration, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Disability Studies or other related fieldsPreferred Education:Doctoral Degree in related field.Required Experience:7+ years of progressively responsible experience developing and delivering programming and services to diverse constituencies with a particular focus on those with disabilities. Foundational knowledge of and demonstrated experience implementing strategies related to global inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access through an intersectional lens. Extensive conversation and program facilitation experience in small and large groups for audiences with various levels of knowledge and representing diverse positionalities and structural roles, from students to senior leaders. Experience leading functional and cross‑functional team projects with shared objectives. Must have a strong history of developing and implementing research‑informed action‑oriented innovative models of practice, approach, and policy for promoting disability culture in complex and dynamic institutional settings. andPreferred Experience:Experience working within large, complex institutions.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, negotiation, influence, and consensus building skills. Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations at all levels of university constituencies and develop constituency‑specific communication, resources, and programs that engage and motivate disability inclusive learning, action, and practices. Subject‑matter expertise to successfully work across a diverse spectrum, including the nuances of intersectionality (intersections of gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, religion, age, race, ethnicity, equity, etc.) for persons with disabilities. Strong proactive analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to evaluate experiences, programs, and processes while identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Experience collecting, analyzing, and leveraging experiential data to strengthen disability inclusion. Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations and higher education trends that pertain to persons with disabilities (i.e., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.). Demonstrated knowledge centrality of research‑oriented approaches to programming and engagement.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Experience working with academic and business leadership to deliver a university‑wide impact. Well‑versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data in NYU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards. Experience incorporating Universal Design and person‑centered approaches in all aspects of portfolio planning, execution, and assessment. Experience with successful conflict management. Experience working within an advocacy setting and collaborating with disability activists and disability justice advocates. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary global higher education landscapes.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00 to USD $140,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.