Director of Disability Support & Inclusive Access

Bowie State University; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Pension plan

Job summary

Bowie State University in Maryland seeks an Associate Director of Disability Support Services to ensure compliance with state and federal accessibility laws and provide strategic leadership for equitable access and inclusive design across the campus.

The role oversees accommodations, chairs policy development, and leads a team in delivering supportive services, collaborating with IT and campus partners to remove barriers and advance accessibility for all students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.
• Ability to plan and develop program goals and objectives.
• Experience with budgetary and fiscal planning within financial constraints.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communication channels.
• Demonstrated skills in task management, conflict resolution, and mediation.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in accessibility and accommodation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to Bowie State University in maintaining compliance with federal and state accessibility laws and coordinating access for students with disabilities to programs and activities.
• Oversees accessibility accommodations and support services for students.
• Leads policy development to promote accessibility and inclusion across the institution.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Disability Support Services staff.
• Collaborates with faculty and campus partners to ensure approved accommodations are implemented.
• Educates the campus community on accessibility, best practices, and inclusive design.
• Serves as a campus resource on assistive technologies and accessibility tools.
• Partners with IT, procurement, and compliance offices to support digital accessibility initiatives.

Skills

Program planning

Budgeting & finance

Public speaking

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Policy development

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Bowie State University in Maryland seeks an Associate Director of Disability Support Services to ensure compliance with state and federal accessibility laws and provide strategic leadership for equitable access and inclusive design across the campus.

The role oversees accommodations, chairs policy development, and leads a team in delivering supportive services, collaborating with IT and campus partners to remove barriers and advance accessibility for all students.