Senior Director, AccessAbility Center & Accessibility Strategy

The University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Director of the AccessAbility Resources Center at The University of Texas at Dallas leads university-wide accessibility services, ensuring compliance with ADA and state regulations while partnering with the Office of Information Technology and Teaching and Learning to advance digital accessibility.

This strategic role manages operations and budget, mentors staff, collaborates with faculty and administrators, and drives Universal Design for Learning initiatives to improve student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years in accessibility, disability services, or related field.
• Experience supervising a large, complex team in higher education preferred.
• Strong collaboration with faculty, IT, and administration to advance accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision for ARC aligned with student success and institutional initiatives.
• Oversee intake, exam administration, assistive technology, and budget.
• Develop training for faculty on accessible course design and universal design.
• Partner with OIT and Educational Technology to maintain WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Mentor and evaluate a diverse accessibility team and engage students for feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

ADA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Senior Director of the AccessAbility Resources Center at The University of Texas at Dallas leads university-wide accessibility services, ensuring compliance with ADA and state regulations while partnering with the Office of Information Technology and Teaching and Learning to advance digital accessibility.

This strategic role manages operations and budget, mentors staff, collaborates with faculty and administrators, and drives Universal Design for Learning initiatives to improve student