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Director of Educational Accessibility

  • https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23431
  • Norfolk, Virginia, United States
  • OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY
  • VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES

Title: Director of Educational Accessibility

Agency: VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

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Job Description:
The Director of Educational Accessibility is responsible for leading and managing the institution’s efforts to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. This role involves strategic planning, team management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Director trains the university community about disability experience and ensures that disability identity is included in all campus initiatives related to students.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Education, Disability Studies, Education Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and AHEAD standards and best practices for student disability services.
  • Basic knowledge of digital accessibility and expertise in utilizing in educational settings.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and community partners.
  • Proven ability to nurture and sustain a positive workplace environment.
  • Ability to conduct and interpret assessments to determine appropriate accommodations.
  • Considerable years of experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting, including supervisory experience.
  • Considerable experience in team management, budgeting, and strategic planning.
  • Considerable experience with assessment and diagnostic testing for students with disabilities.
Additional Considerations:

  • Doctorate in related field.
  • Considerable experience with universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
  • Comprehensive background in supervision, data-informed decision-making, assessment, and program evaluation.

 

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