Executive Director, Accessibility & Academic Support

Business Development Board; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Director of Academic and Accessibility Resources to ensure ADA/ADAAA/504 compliance and to oversee academic support programs. This role leads disability services, coordinates accommodations, and directs staff through hiring, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities include policy evaluation, grievance handling, cross‑functional collaboration, data analysis, and reporting to leadership and accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Disability Studies, Higher Education Administration, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience determining reasonable and appropriate accommodations in higher education.
• Expert knowledge of ADA, ADAAA, Section 504, FERPA, and OCR policies.
• Ability to interpret and apply disability regulations in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Leads accessibility resources operations and compliance with ADA, ADAAA and Section 504.
• Oversees disability services, intake, accommodations, and grievance processes.
• Collaborates with Student Life, Housing, Dining, Parking for non-academic accommodations.
• Develops strategic plans for accessibility and academic support programs.
• Provides training and reports to university leadership and accrediting bodies.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Professionalism

Analytical Thinking

Change Management

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Leadership

Develops Others

Education

Master’s degree in Disability Studies

Job description

Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Director of Academic and Accessibility Resources to ensure ADA/ADAAA/504 compliance and to oversee academic support programs. This role leads disability services, coordinates accommodations, and directs staff through hiring, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities include policy evaluation, grievance handling, cross‑functional collaboration, data analysis, and reporting to leadership and accrediting bodies.