What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Accommodations and Accessibility position at Saint Vincent College?
Description
Position Title: Assistant Director of Accommodations and Accessibility
Reports to: Director of Student Academic Success – with oversight from Director of Residence Life
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: The Assistant Director of Accommodations and Accessibility supports the college’s commitment to equitable access by overseeing the coordination and implementation of academic, housing, and programmatic accommodations for students with disabilities. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, supervises staff as assigned, supports complex accommodation cases, and collaborates with campus partners to foster an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, in higher education, student affairs, rehabilitation counseling, social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in disability or accessibility services; Demonstrated knowledge of ADA and Section 504 compliance in higher education; Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities.
This position requires the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts institution.
Essential Duties
Accommodations & Case Management
This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Title: Assistant Director of Accommodations and Accessibility
Reports to: Director of Student Academic Success – with oversight from Director of Residence Life
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: The Assistant Director of Accommodations and Accessibility supports the college’s commitment to equitable access by overseeing the coordination and implementation of academic, housing, and programmatic accommodations for students with disabilities. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, supervises staff as assigned, supports complex accommodation cases, and collaborates with campus partners to foster an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, in higher education, student affairs, rehabilitation counseling, social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in disability or accessibility services; Demonstrated knowledge of ADA and Section 504 compliance in higher education; Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities.
This position requires the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts institution.
Essential Duties
Accommodations & Case Management
- Coordinate and determine reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities in accordance with the ADA, Section 504, and institutional policies
- Manage a caseload of students with accommodation needs
- Review disability documentation and engage in the interactive process with students
- Coordinate academic, testing, housing, dining, and programmatic accommodations
- Maintain confidential student records and case notes within the student management system
- Support institutional compliance with federal and state disability laws and regulations
- Interpret and apply disability-related policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Assist with grievance resolution and accommodation appeals
- Participate in compliance reviews and audits as needed
- Serve as a consultant to faculty and staff regarding access, accommodations, and inclusive practices
- Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Residence Life, Wellness Center, IT, and Admission
- Provide guidance on accessibility for programs, events, classrooms, and course materials
- Develop and facilitate training on disability awareness and inclusive practices
- Support student education related to self-advocacy and use of accommodations
- Contribute to campus-wide accessibility initiatives and strategic planning
- Collect and analyze data related to accommodation usage and student outcomes
- Assist with program assessment, annual reporting, and continuous improvement
- Stay current with legal updates and professional standards in disability services
This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.