Disability Support Services Lead & Accessibility Advocate

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowie State University is seeking an Assistant Director for Disability Support Services to foster an inclusive, accessible environment for students with disabilities. The role supports the Director in ADA compliance, program development, and staff training.

The position requires expertise in federal disability laws and experience with psychoeducational evaluations and accommodations. Collaboration with campus services, Residence Life, and external agencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing services for individuals with disabilities including the ADA and Sections 504/508.
• Ability to review and interpret psychoeducational evaluations and other documentation for disability accommodations.
• Experience with technology support tools.

Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive, accessible environment for students with disabilities.
• Assist in ensuring campus programs and services comply with ADA guidelines.
• Develop and deliver training/workshops on disability services.
• Assist in data collection and reporting for the department.
• Collaborate with housing and residence life for accessibility accommodations.

Skills

Disability law knowledge

Psychoeducational evaluations

Technology tools

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling/Higher Education

Tools

Technology support tools

Job description

Bowie State University is seeking an Assistant Director for Disability Support Services to foster an inclusive, accessible environment for students with disabilities. The role supports the Director in ADA compliance, program development, and staff training.

The position requires expertise in federal disability laws and experience with psychoeducational evaluations and accommodations. Collaboration with campus services, Residence Life, and external agencies is essential.