What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Disability Services position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
9544BR
Student Affairs
Disability Services
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of Disability Services provides visionary and strategic leadership to ensure equitable access and support for students with disabilities. This role is critical in fostering an inclusive and supportive campus environment that upholds compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable federal and state laws.
The Director partners with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and implement accessible and pedagogically sound learning environments. The role promotes student success, self-advocacy, and independence while ensuring that university programs, services, and facilities remain inclusive and compliant. Additionally, the Director will assess and recommend potential expansions to disability services that align with institutional priorities and student needs.
The Director partners with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and implement accessible and pedagogically sound learning environments. The role promotes student success, self-advocacy, and independence while ensuring that university programs, services, and facilities remain inclusive and compliant. Additionally, the Director will assess and recommend potential expansions to disability services that align with institutional priorities and student needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Accessibility Leadership
Education/Experience:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Disability Services/Student Affairs division
The Disability Services Office is dedicated to facilitating equitable access to the full RIT experience for students with disabilities. We value disability as diversity and work in collaboration with campus partners to foster a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $68800 - $115200
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $115200
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum:115200
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Student Affairs
Disability Services
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of Disability Services provides visionary and strategic leadership to ensure equitable access and support for students with disabilities. This role is critical in fostering an inclusive and supportive campus environment that upholds compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable federal and state laws.
The Director partners with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and implement accessible and pedagogically sound learning environments. The role promotes student success, self-advocacy, and independence while ensuring that university programs, services, and facilities remain inclusive and compliant. Additionally, the Director will assess and recommend potential expansions to disability services that align with institutional priorities and student needs.
The Director partners with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and implement accessible and pedagogically sound learning environments. The role promotes student success, self-advocacy, and independence while ensuring that university programs, services, and facilities remain inclusive and compliant. Additionally, the Director will assess and recommend potential expansions to disability services that align with institutional priorities and student needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Accessibility Leadership
- Oversee and assess accommodation processes to support a range of disabilities, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
- Serve as the primary advisor on accessibility and disability services, working collaboratively with campus stakeholders to promote an inclusive and legally compliant learning environment.
- Align practices with compliance mandates and advise on regulatory changes and best practices.
- Work closely with faculty to develop educational approaches that integrate accessibility principles while maintaining academic rigor.
- Lead exploratory efforts to identify potential service enhancements, working collaboratively with campus partners while maintaining a student-centered approach.
- Ensure all practices and services align with institutional mission and compliance mandates, advising on regulatory changes and best practices in accessibility
- Lead the DSO Faculty Advisory Committee collaboration efforts with the university academic leadership.
- Lead a collaborative Accessibility and Disability Services Office team focused on continuous improvement and student-centered service.
- Manage the supervise staff, departmental budget, policies, and confidential student data, develop initiatives, ensuring best-practice compliance.
- Provide oversight for a comprehensive assessment plan, using data to refine services and demonstrate departmental impact.
- Engage in university strategic planning initiatives, serving on committees to further institutional goals in accessibility, student success, and well-being.
- Collaborate with university partners to ensure equitable access.
- Act as a resource on ADA, Section 504, and related regulations, providing training for faculty and staff.
- Consult with medical providers, students, and faculty to assess and implement legally supported accommodations that uphold institutional and academic integrity.
- Design and deliver workshops for faculty and staff to enhance awareness of accessibility policies and best practices.
- Work closely with faculty to develop educational approaches that integrate accessibility principles while maintaining academic rigor.
- Lead exploratory efforts to identify potential service enhancements, working collaboratively with campus partners while maintaining a student-centered approach.
- Ensure all practices and services align with institutional mission and compliance mandates, advising on regulatory changes and best practices in accessibility
- Lead the DSO Faculty Advisory Committee collaboration efforts with the university academic leadership.
- Engage in evidence-based advocacy that aligns with university policies and legal frameworks, supporting student success while fostering a culture of shared responsibility for accessibility.
- Pursue ongoing professional development in disability and accessibility services.
- Contribute to Student Affairs and university initiatives that promote an inclusive and student-centered environment.
Education/Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in higher education administration, special education, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in higher education disability services.
- Expertise in ADA, Section 504, and New York State disability laws.
- Ability to critically evaluate accommodation requests and lead a team effectively.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging diverse audiences, particularly faculty and academic leaders.
- Proficiency with technology relevant to disability services, including familiarity with assistive technology and alternate print formats.
- High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years management experience.
- Fluent in ASL.
- Certification in Disability Services.
- Experience with strategic planning and program assessment.
Disability Services/Student Affairs division
The Disability Services Office is dedicated to facilitating equitable access to the full RIT experience for students with disabilities. We value disability as diversity and work in collaboration with campus partners to foster a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $68800 - $115200
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $115200
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum:115200
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