Director of Disability and Access Services, Student Success and Support Services

Job Description:

The Director of Disability and Access Services ensures the University of Baltimore is in compliance with federal regulations in the provision of accommodations and access for students to campus courses, facilities, and events. This position works closely with campus leadership, including Deans, Associate and Assistant Deans and others, in collaboration to ensure students with disabilities are given the same learning opportunities as their non-disabled peers. The position also works with staff to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations for eligible students. The Director will participate on various campus committees to advocate for students with disabilities when decisions are made that could impact accessibility.

The role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of telework possible.

Responsibilities:

Accommodation Requests

• Ensure reasonable accommodations for all UBalt students who register with DAS
• Assess individual student’s needs for reasonable accommodations by detailed review of documentation
• Direct and manage contracted services with agencies and/or part-time hourly employees to ensure CART and Sign Language Interpreting services are available

Student Support and Compliance

• Supervise DAS staff to ensure DAS compliance with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to disability
• Collaborate with members of the University community and campus partners to meet the needs of UBALT students and ensure University compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and mandates
• Serve as co-chair of the University’s ADA Committee to oversee the University's compliance with federal laws and regulations
• Serve as a member of the Digital Accessibility Taskforce
• Establish and maintain liaisons with other agencies servicing students with disabilities and other University offices.
• Serve as an educator by increasing awareness of the potential needs and contributions of students with disabilities among students, faculty, and staff by offering or coordinating workshops, seminars, and/or forums on disability issues
• Create and update, as needed, the semesterly Emergency Evacuation plan to share with Facilities Management and other appropriate stakeholders

Office Management

• Develop, review, and provide input for campus policies and procedures related to/impacting students with disabilities to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to their courses, campus facilities, and campus events.
• Determine office budgetary needs and work with the division’s business manager on planning and budgetary requests

Data and Assessment

• Serve as Level 5 DAS manager for Maxient files
• Develop and lead DAS assessment efforts
• Use data to draw conclusions and make decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, or related fields.
• 7 years of higher education experience in disability services
• Knowledge of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience leading and managing an office or division responsible for delivering disability services
• Knowledge of social model of disability and disability culture and development
• Use of Maxient for case management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Stay abreast of national, state, and local disability-related issues and actively participate in disability-related professional organizations

The role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of telework possible.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal, and 14-15 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions. You can see more details on our benefits here.