Senior Associate Director, Disability Studies Center

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for Associate Director of the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) to lead UCEDD and LEND programs. This senior role reports to the Executive Director and works with faculty, staff, partners and people with disabilities to advance the Center’s mission.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership, fundraising, budget oversight, staff supervision, and coordination of CAC activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, education, psychology, public health or other field related to disability or human service programs with at least 5 years of management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lived disability experiences, disability culture, disability studies, and inclusive design.
• Experience in the field of intellectual, developmental, neurodevelopmental, or related disabilities.
• Experience with public speaking and group facilitation.
• Experience serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Director.
• Experience supervising staff and resolving conflicts.
• Knowledge of reasonable accommodations in academic and work settings.
• Knowledge of UCEDD/AUCD or collaboration with UCEDD/AUCD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local and national partners on project and funding initiatives.
• Generate external funding through federal, state, local, and non-profit sources.
• Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or other support roles on projects where appropriate.
• Manage budget expenditures and allocations on projects in which this position serves as PI or director, in collaboration with TCDS financial administrator.
• Assist Director with budget management and grant continuation as needed.
• Provide oversight to staff and coordinate activities.
• Supervise staff members including time sheet approvals, annual evaluations, and mentoring.
• Supervise student interns.
• Coordinate regular meetings with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in coordination with Director.
• Maintain communication with CAC members and recruit new members when needed.
• Coordinate with TCDS administrator on logistics and TCDS staff as needed.
• Assist Director in overseeing annual evaluation of TCDS and LEND programs in coordination with data and LEND Coordinators.
• Assist Director in overseeing information dissemination and communication for TCDS monthly newsletter, social media and website.
• Represent TCDS and Director by serving on local and national committees, and councils as needed.
• Attend relevant meetings and events.
• Inform director and staff of relevant meeting outcomes.
• Assist Director in management of the Pickle Research Center space for TCDS in coordination with TCDS administrator.
• Work with the School of Social Work Facilities Manager on space and furniture needs.
• Assist with onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Management experience

Disability studies

Public speaking

PI/Project Director

Staff supervision

UCEDD/LEND experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for Associate Director of the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) to lead UCEDD and LEND programs. This senior role reports to the Executive Director and works with faculty, staff, partners and people with disabilities to advance the Center’s mission.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership, fundraising, budget oversight, staff supervision, and coordination of CAC activities.