Director, Accessibility Services

Director of Accessibility Services

Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, the Director of Accessibility Services will provide strategic direction and leadership related to the administration and implementation of accessibility and accommodations services for students, other campus community members, and visitors with disabilities. They will facilitate equal access to the curriculum, campus facilities, and accessibility and accommodation services for programs and activities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, FERPA, and other federal and state laws pertaining to persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Accessibility & Accommodation Services (60%)
• Leadership/Staff Management (25%)
• Compliance/Awareness (10%)
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or a closely related field required.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the provision of services for students with disabilities, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Proven management and leadership skills to lead, motivate, and influence at all levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex laws, policies, and best practices applicable to the full range of disability and access services in higher education, such as ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act, and Universal Design principles.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing medical documentation to determine eligibility for academic and non-academic accommodation requests.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with proven ability to exercise astute judgment and make sound decisions when consulting with senior-level administrators, faculty, as well as parents, and other key stakeholders.
• Outstanding problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where urgent situations often arise.
• Ability to successfully negotiate complex systems and work in a decentralized academic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, strategic, and relationship management skills are required.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of working with students of diverse backgrounds, academic performance, and disabilities; experience with both traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to work with confidential, highly sensitive information.
• Must be able to handle a high-volume workload, manage concurrent demands and multiple stakeholders, and work as part of a team.
• Substantial flexibility; flexibility in schedule, including some evening and weekend hours.
• Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• An understanding of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities.
• Advanced experience in managing and analyzing complex systems and process improvement strategies like KPIs.
• Experience with disability accommodations and services for graduate and professional students in higher education.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Minimum Salary: 34320.00 Maximum Salary: 34320.00 Salary Unit: Yearly