The University Of Denver
Director, Student Disability Services
The University Of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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Job no:
497552Work type:
Staff Full-TimeLocation:
Denver, COCategories:
Student Affairs / Services, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office SupportDivision:
Student Affairs & Incl Excellence
Position SummaryThe Director of SDS will provide comprehensive visioning, strategic planning, assessment, and implementation to the SDS. This individual will support SDS, Dean of Students (DoS) area, SAIE, and University leadership efforts to execute the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) through establishing equitable access for students with a disability, thereby creating the opportunity for students to participate fully in campus life, inside and outside the classroom.
The Director is charged with the oversight of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and disability policies as they relate to the implementation of reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
The Director will lead a SDS department that is a student-friendly environment focused on student development, rather than transactional compliance, for undergraduate, graduate, and law school students. The Director will demonstrate progressive advancement of student development, universal design, and DEIA through involvement and participation in University/division-wide projects and initiatives.
Reporting to the Dean of Students (DoS), the Director is a senior member of the DoS leadership team. This is a 12-month full-time position responsible for supervising full-time, professional staff.Essential FunctionsOversee and manage SDS, including strategic planning, visioning, implementation, and assessment with a student-centered and social justice lensCreate student friendly processes and procedures that exceed the basic compliance model to meet the moral imperative of equitable access for students: Students should always feel welcome, valued, affirmed, and respected through the accommodations processServe as the main appellate and grievance position for SDSOversee development of comprehensive faculty and staff training on how to create inclusive environments and equitable access for students with disabilities and who are neurodivergentCollaborate with DoS, Associate Dean of Students (ADoS), and divisional and university leadership to educate, train, and implement strategies on the identity of disability and neurodiversityManage the budget development and oversight for the department and accommodation related budgetManage the Accommodate information management system and problem-solve effectively to support SDS staff usage, student usage, and faculty usageHire, supervise, train, and evaluate full time staffCollaborate with the Office of Teaching and Learning, University Information Technology Services, academic leadership, and other University committee leadership to support creating comprehensive accessibility, equity, and inclusiveness across the student experience for students with disabilitiesParticipate as a member of the University’s Crisis Assessment Risk Evaluation (CARE) Team, serving as the resident expert for ADA policies, laws, and proceduresOversee and resolve student appeals/grievance process for non-approval of student accommodations requests by the Assistant Director and Accommodations SpecialistsManage conflict resolution with students, families, faculty, and other campus constituentsCollaborate with the ADA Coordinator’s office to ensure students’ access needs are effectively addressed across the UniversityIn consultation with the DoS, perform other duties including representing SDS on area, divisional, and campus committeesKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of disability legislation as it relates to higher educationKnowledge and understanding of interpreting diagnostic/psychological assessment used to assess undergraduate and graduate students with disabilitiesKnowledge of how to educate and train on the responsibility to create equitable access to learningAbility to work both independently and as an effective team member to create an equitable learning environmentStrong organizational skills and detailed orientationKnowledge of both how to envision and bring the vision to fruitionKnowledge of student development and social justice work in disability servicesAbility to create a student-friendly environment through knowledge of student development models and theoryAbility to effectively manage crisis situations and employ supportive de-escalation techniques and strategiesEffective in-person and written communication skillsDemonstrated experience and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionExperience with department management and leadershipExperience with full-time staff supervision, evaluation, training, and developmentExperience with accessibility and disability information management platforms (e.g., Accommodate)Experience facilitating training and educationExperience developing and implementing assessment plans and reportsExperience with departmental and accommodations budget management in higher educationRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field5-8 years of higher education experience in disability services or related fieldExperience with strategic planning, visioning, and implementationExperience with ADA, Section 504, and disability-related policy development and implementationExperience assisting organizations in achieving compliance with ADA, Section 504, and disability-related lawsExperience working with undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities and supporting faculty’s implementation of accommodations in higher education settingsPreferred QualificationsDoctorate DegreeDemonstrated experience supporting and engaging students with multiple intersecting social identities including, but not limited to, disability, race, gender and sexuality, international, and neurodiversity5+ years of supervision experienceExperience with Universal Design for LearningWork ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Some nights, weekends, and holidays.Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) October 4, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000.Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.Please include the following documents with your application:1. Resume2. Cover LetterThe University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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Job no:
497552Work type:
Staff Full-TimeLocation:
Denver, COCategories:
Student Affairs / Services, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office SupportDivision:
Student Affairs & Incl Excellence
Position SummaryThe Director of SDS will provide comprehensive visioning, strategic planning, assessment, and implementation to the SDS. This individual will support SDS, Dean of Students (DoS) area, SAIE, and University leadership efforts to execute the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) through establishing equitable access for students with a disability, thereby creating the opportunity for students to participate fully in campus life, inside and outside the classroom.
The Director is charged with the oversight of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and disability policies as they relate to the implementation of reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
The Director will lead a SDS department that is a student-friendly environment focused on student development, rather than transactional compliance, for undergraduate, graduate, and law school students. The Director will demonstrate progressive advancement of student development, universal design, and DEIA through involvement and participation in University/division-wide projects and initiatives.
Reporting to the Dean of Students (DoS), the Director is a senior member of the DoS leadership team. This is a 12-month full-time position responsible for supervising full-time, professional staff.Essential FunctionsOversee and manage SDS, including strategic planning, visioning, implementation, and assessment with a student-centered and social justice lensCreate student friendly processes and procedures that exceed the basic compliance model to meet the moral imperative of equitable access for students: Students should always feel welcome, valued, affirmed, and respected through the accommodations processServe as the main appellate and grievance position for SDSOversee development of comprehensive faculty and staff training on how to create inclusive environments and equitable access for students with disabilities and who are neurodivergentCollaborate with DoS, Associate Dean of Students (ADoS), and divisional and university leadership to educate, train, and implement strategies on the identity of disability and neurodiversityManage the budget development and oversight for the department and accommodation related budgetManage the Accommodate information management system and problem-solve effectively to support SDS staff usage, student usage, and faculty usageHire, supervise, train, and evaluate full time staffCollaborate with the Office of Teaching and Learning, University Information Technology Services, academic leadership, and other University committee leadership to support creating comprehensive accessibility, equity, and inclusiveness across the student experience for students with disabilitiesParticipate as a member of the University’s Crisis Assessment Risk Evaluation (CARE) Team, serving as the resident expert for ADA policies, laws, and proceduresOversee and resolve student appeals/grievance process for non-approval of student accommodations requests by the Assistant Director and Accommodations SpecialistsManage conflict resolution with students, families, faculty, and other campus constituentsCollaborate with the ADA Coordinator’s office to ensure students’ access needs are effectively addressed across the UniversityIn consultation with the DoS, perform other duties including representing SDS on area, divisional, and campus committeesKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of disability legislation as it relates to higher educationKnowledge and understanding of interpreting diagnostic/psychological assessment used to assess undergraduate and graduate students with disabilitiesKnowledge of how to educate and train on the responsibility to create equitable access to learningAbility to work both independently and as an effective team member to create an equitable learning environmentStrong organizational skills and detailed orientationKnowledge of both how to envision and bring the vision to fruitionKnowledge of student development and social justice work in disability servicesAbility to create a student-friendly environment through knowledge of student development models and theoryAbility to effectively manage crisis situations and employ supportive de-escalation techniques and strategiesEffective in-person and written communication skillsDemonstrated experience and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionExperience with department management and leadershipExperience with full-time staff supervision, evaluation, training, and developmentExperience with accessibility and disability information management platforms (e.g., Accommodate)Experience facilitating training and educationExperience developing and implementing assessment plans and reportsExperience with departmental and accommodations budget management in higher educationRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field5-8 years of higher education experience in disability services or related fieldExperience with strategic planning, visioning, and implementationExperience with ADA, Section 504, and disability-related policy development and implementationExperience assisting organizations in achieving compliance with ADA, Section 504, and disability-related lawsExperience working with undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities and supporting faculty’s implementation of accommodations in higher education settingsPreferred QualificationsDoctorate DegreeDemonstrated experience supporting and engaging students with multiple intersecting social identities including, but not limited to, disability, race, gender and sexuality, international, and neurodiversity5+ years of supervision experienceExperience with Universal Design for LearningWork ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Some nights, weekends, and holidays.Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) October 4, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000.Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.Please include the following documents with your application:1. Resume2. Cover LetterThe University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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