Associate Director, Center for Accessibility Services

Title: Associate Director, Center for Accessibility Services

Application Review Date: December 5, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

The Associate Director of the Center for Accessibility Services (CAS) will assist and support the Director in the day-to-day operations of CAS, ensuring the provision of services and support to students with disabilities. This position will be responsible for managing the online database software CAS uses in its day-to-day operations. The position is responsible for maintaining the department's website. This position is responsible for assisting in the University's compliance with ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by coordinating access to technology, textbooks, and documents for students with documented disabilities in accordance with federal and state legislation. Positively represent the office and students with disabilities through work and partnerships across the university, embracing the Division of Student Affairs' mission and Models of Practice.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with a disability record management system, applications, reporting tools, and databases.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, organizing, and developing queries.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service and to be able to exercise discretion and judgment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing to employees, students, and families/ guardians within a diverse university community.
• Experience working with individuals living with disabilities.
• Must take initiative, be flexible, prioritize and work to meet deadlines while attending to details and information in a sensitive work environment.
• Discretion with confidential information and materials.
• Solid understanding of laws pertaining to the Americans with Disability Act and how these may apply to best practices in higher education settings.
• Applicant should have working knowledge of adaptive technologies/equipment, accessibility software, and best practice methods of materials conversion.
• Advanced degree in Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Education or related field with 3-5 years of training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience reviewing disability documentation and qualifying students with disabilities for academic accommodations in a higher education setting.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Accessibility Services

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Lake Smith

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-6350

Department Contact Email: cas@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.