Disability Resources Lead — Inclusive Student Access

Savannah College of Art and Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking an Assistant Director of Disability Resources to ensure students receive accommodations and foster a supportive community. Youa0ll manage caseloads, lead training, and collaborate on accessibility initiatives across campus.

The role requires a Mastere degree and several years of experience in higher education disability services, with strong communication and organizational skills to partner with campus units and students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, social work, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience providing disability services and accommodations within higher education.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent students or students on the autism spectrum.
• Experience developing and delivering training on disability access, accommodations, and inclusive practices for faculty and staff.
• Familiarity utilizing electronic record management systems, maintaining confidential documentation.

Responsibilities

• Determine academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations based on student documentation and adherence to Section 504 and ADA guidelines.
• Host staff training and continuing education in ADA, accessibility compliance, neurodiversity, disability culture and inclusion, and more.
• Manage an active caseload of students with accessibility needs, attend weekly case conferences, and participate in quarterly student orientations.
• Participate in an interactive review process to determine reasonable accommodations for students' living environments; stay current on relevant legislation; lead regular meetings to streamline the housing accommodation process.
• Provide students with appropriate community referrals based on their needs and circumstances.
• Participate in location-wide efforts to improve access for students with mobility support needs and to increase awareness and understanding of disability services.
• Serve as a resource for the university in adaptive computer technology and related areas.
• Monitor and update the disability services database (Accommodate) to ensure accurate and updated information.
• Contribute to outreach, psychoeducational program development, and presentations as assigned.
• Inform your supervisor of personal staff development needs.
• Participate in department performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the testing coordinator to oversee the communication, coordination, and implementation of approved testing accommodations.
• Ensure efficient, organized, compliant, and inclusive testing experiences for students with disabilities.
• Promote equitable access to the testing environment.
• Support accommodation logistics to ensure compliance with university policies and applicable disability laws.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Masters degree in rehab counseling / related field

Tools

Accommodate

Job description

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking an Assistant Director of Disability Resources to ensure students receive accommodations and foster a supportive community. Youa0ll manage caseloads, lead training, and collaborate on accessibility initiatives across campus.

The role requires a Mastere degree and several years of experience in higher education disability services, with strong communication and organizational skills to partner with campus units and students.