Strategic Assistant Director, Student Disability Services

The New School; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The New School seeks an Assistant Director of Student Disability Services to lead and advance access for students with disabilities. You will support policy development, manage caseloads, and collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure compliant accommodations and inclusive practices.

The role requires a master’s degree, several years in higher education disability services, and strong communication skills.

Formación

• Master's degree required with 2–4 years of higher education experience.
• Experience with disability/access services in an educational setting preferred.
• Understanding of issues in higher education accessibility and equity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the SDS leadership team and assist in policy development and assessment.
• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities and maintain confidential records.
• Coordinate accommodations, captioning, transcription, and exam proctoring services.
• Liaise with multiple university departments to communicate accommodations and promote accessibility awareness.
• Provide supervision and professional development for student workers.
• Ensure compliance and assist with data reporting and contracts/invoices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Policy implementation

Communication

Intercultural competence

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

The New School seeks an Assistant Director of Student Disability Services to lead and advance access for students with disabilities. You will support policy development, manage caseloads, and collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure compliant accommodations and inclusive practices.

The role requires a master’s degree, several years in higher education disability services, and strong communication skills.