SAS Program Administrator

brandeis; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA is seeking a SAS Program Administrator to support Student Accessibility Support. This full-time role coordinates communications, student staff supervision, and management of assistive technology and resources to empower student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration, training, and operational support within SAS, with duties including supervising Notetakers, Alt-Text Editors, and SAS Fellows, and overseeing equipment loans and software licenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, or an Associate's degree with admin training plus 3+ years experience.
• 1-3 years of progressive administrative or program support experience.
• Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, empathy and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Communications & Office Operations: manage inquiries and office communications.
• Student Staff Supervision: recruit, hire, train and supervise student workers.
• Assistive Technology & Resources: manage borrowing and setup of accessible tech and licenses.
• Training & Education: provide trainings on accessibility tools and documents.
• Operational Support: assist with exam proctoring, events, and budget tracking.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Empathy

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 3+ years admin training

Tools

Kurzweil 3000

Genio

Smartpens

Job description

Champion Accessibility & Empower Student Success!

Position: SAS Program Administrator

Location: Brandeis University - Waltham, MA

Department: Student Accessibility Support (SAS)

Type: Full-Time | Staff

Hiring Range - $55,000 - $60,000

About the Role

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? Do you care deeply about educational access, inclusion, and empowering students to achieve their full potential?

Why You Will Love This Job

• Make a Direct Impact: Your daily work directly supports equal access and inclusion for students with disabilities across the Brandeis community.
• Lead and Mentor: Recruit, onboard, and supervise our awesome student employees, including Student Notetakers, Peer Accessibility Liaisons, and SAS Fellows.
• Master Emerging Tech: Manage innovative assistive technology, accessible document software (like Kurzweil 3000), and digital loan programs.
• Varied & Engaging Work: No two days are the same! Balance daily communications, student training sessions, event coordination, and administrative oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications & Office Operations (35%): Be the welcoming voice of SAS! Respond to inquiries, manage general office needs, and oversee broad student and community communications.
• Student Staff Supervision (30%): Recruit, hire, train, and manage student workers (Notetakers, Alt-Text Editors, SAS Fellows) and oversee timecard processing.
• Assistive Technology & Resources (10%): Manage the borrowing, maintenance, and setup of accessible tech, exam laptops, software licenses, and specialized furniture.
• Training & Education (10%): Provide individual and group trainings on accessibility tools (e.g., Kurzweil 3000) and the creation/remediation of accessible documents.
• Operational Support (15%): Assist with exam proctoring, event planning, departmental budget tracking, and document remediation as needed.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), OR an Associate's degree with formal administrative training plus 3+ years of related work experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years of progressive administrative, program support experience, or relevant internship and/or student work experience.
• Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, empathy, and sound judgment in handling confidential or non-routine situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, student support, or working with individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated expertise or strong interest in generating and remediating digital documents to meet accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of assistive technology tools (e.g., Kurzweil 3000, Genio, smartpens)

Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").