Director of Accessibility & Disability Services

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Flint seeks a Director of Disability and Accessibility Support Services (DASS) to lead the campus disability services department. You will oversee accommodation processes, ensure compliance with ADA/504, manage staff, and coordinate with students, faculty, and administrators to promote universal access.

This hybrid role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with campus partners to remove barriers and advance inclusive education across the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Five+ years progressive experience in disability services in higher education or related field.
• Three+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of ADA, ADAA and Section 504 in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability handling complex student situations and crisis management.
• Knowledge of FERPA/HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive accommodation processes, review requests, interpret documentation, and determine reasonable accommodations per laws and policy.
• Oversee implementation of approved accommodations (academic, housing, testing) with campus partners.
• Maintain confidential records of accommodation requests and assistive technology support.
• Manage access to, and instruction on, assistive technologies for curriculum access.
• Develop outreach to promote DASS and engage students, faculty, and staff.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with disability legislation and university procedures.

Skills

Disability services leadership

Higher education administration

Crisis management

FERPA/HIPAA compliance

Student advocacy

Record keeping

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

The University of Michigan-Flint seeks a Director of Disability and Accessibility Support Services (DASS) to lead the campus disability services department. You will oversee accommodation processes, ensure compliance with ADA/504, manage staff, and coordinate with students, faculty, and administrators to promote universal access.

This hybrid role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with campus partners to remove barriers and advance inclusive education across the