Director of Student Access & Disability Services

Marymount University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Marymount University in Arlington, VA seeks a visionary Director of Student Access Services to lead disability compliance, policy development, and accommodations administration. You will supervise staff, collaborate across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, HR and General Counsel, and drive continuous improvement of disability services to empower student success.

Reporting to the Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, you will interpret disability laws, oversee documentation reviews, ensure fair

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to psychology, counseling, higher education, rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, disability studies, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in disability services, accessibility, or accommodations within higher education.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing departmental budget and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead authority on student disability accommodations and accessibility under applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for Student Access Services.
• Supervise professional staff and graduate assistants, including performance management and development.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Residence Life, IT, HR and others to remove barriers to student access.
• Develop and deliver professional development on disability access and inclusion.

Skills

Disability law expertise

Analytical thinking

Collaborative leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

ADA compliance software

Electronic records systems

Job description

Marymount University in Arlington, VA seeks a visionary Director of Student Access Services to lead disability compliance, policy development, and accommodations administration. You will supervise staff, collaborate across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, HR and General Counsel, and drive continuous improvement of disability services to empower student success.

Reporting to the Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, you will interpret disability laws, oversee documentation reviews, ensure fair