Director of Accessibility Services

Health and Wellness

Brown University, Providence, RI

Job Description:

Accessibility Services at Brown University aspires to partner with students and the community to identify and align accommodations and support that help to maximize opportunities for a transformational educational experience.  As the Director of Student and Employee Accessibility Services (SEAS) within the Division of Campus Life, the professional in this highly visible and critical role is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of students’ campus lives are accessible, equitable, and inclusive of individuals with disabilities.  The Director of Student and Employee Accessibility Service provides leadership and vision for a broadly collaborative department in its close work with students, faculty and staff as it pertains to curricular and environmental accessibility.  Setting short term, mid term, and long range goals, the Director works with the department staff and Campus Life colleagues to set measurable strategic priorities. Supervising a department that is available to 10,000 students, over 700 faculty, and 4400 staff, the Director understands and is well versed in national trends, ADA compliance regulations as well as state statutes and  broad University issues.  Coordinating with faculty, administrative staff, and students the Director is able to facilitate iterative discussions, assess the need for new and revised policy, and advocate for services when and where necessary.  Overseeing  SEAS’ departmental resources and  administrative operations, the Director works closely with colleagues throughout the Division of Campus Life as well as across the University in his/her/their careful stewardship.

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required. PhD highly desirable. Degree concentration in one or more of the following areas: Rehabilitation counseling, Disability Services, Higher education, Educational Psychology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with post-secondary students with various disabilities in a higher education or similar setting.
• Demonstrated strong supervisory, leadership and management experience in a highly engaged department over 5-7 years.
• Deep knowledge of Section 503 and 504  of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in addition to other pertinent federal, state, and local law.
• Ability to successfully collaborate, energetically lead, advise and/or consult with a wide variety of constituents across the University
• Actively engage department staff with current best practices and maintain an awareness of pertinent emerging issues in disability services,  higher education, and student affairs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and diplomacy
• Demonstrated commitment and success in a vibrant multicultural environment with a critical understanding of social justice issues in both student and workplace settings.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel and fiscal management, including the ability to manage a department budget and to hire, professionally develop, and retain outstanding team talent
• Experienced, sophisticated and sensitive problem solving capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, developing digital and analog materials.
• Proven facility with standard desktop productivity tools,  administrative data collection, summation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with an array of assistive technologies
• Experience with managing multiple operational services (eg transportation, coordination with outside departments, etc)

BACKGROUND CHECK: Criminal and education verification

To Apply, please use this link to directly view the position on Brown’s Career Site:

https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/staff-careers-brown/job/20-Benevolent-Street/Director-of-Accessibility-Services_REQ153317

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

About Brown (Please visit our website and get to know us better at: www.brown.edu)

Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and the School of Professional Studies.

With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, Brown is a leading research university that maintains a particular commitment to exceptional undergraduate instruction. Brown’s vibrant, diverse campus community consists of about 4,500 staff and faculty, 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 490 medical school students, more than 5,000 summer, visiting, and online students, and over 700 faculty members. Brown students come from all 50 states and more than 115 countries. Brown is frequently recognized for its global reach, many cultural events, numerous campus groups and activities, active community service programs, highly competitive athletics, and beautiful facilities located in a richly historic urban setting.