Assistant Director, Disability Resources - Student Affairs
Quick Summary
Support Director by overseeing the day-to-day operations within the Department on the Danforth Campus and assist in general administration of Disability Resources, including,
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
The Assistant Director (AD) for Disability Resources is an essential member of Disability Resources as they support the Director by overseeing the day-to-day operations within the Department on the Danforth Campus. In the absence of the Director, the AD serves as the primary spokesperson/liaison for Disability Resources. A critical element of this role is serving as DR’s liaison with WashU’s School of Law.
In the position, the Assistant Director assists students through an interactive process, evaluates third-party documentation and other information provided by the student, to determine necessary accommodations to support their access in curricular and co-curricular activities and environments. They will promote accessibility awareness and Universal Design through networking, training, and collaboration with others in the campus community to foster a meaningfully inclusive campus environment for disabled students, and is responsible for providing technical expertise and support necessary to facilitate equitably accessible and inclusive University programs and services.
Responsibilities
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Support Director by overseeing the day-to-day operations within the Department on the Danforth Campus and assist in general administration of Disability Resources, including, but not limited to: budget and programmatic management; policy and procedure development, and assessment/research activities.
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Provides direct supervision of DR Coordinators who engage with students seeking accommodations, and act as expert-level resources for the University Community (Faculty, Staff, etc.).
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Participate in the training needs of Disability Resources staff, including professional and administrative employees, student staff, and any graduate assistants/intern/practicum students.
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Engage with students in an interactive process for determining disability-related accommodations and resources for establishing inclusive opportunities at WashU and assist Department in evaluating documentation (informal as well as professional 3rd-party) to determine appropriateness of accommodations and recommendations, including Adaptive/Assistive Technologies and campus/community resources.
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Inform, instruct, and support WashU faculty, staff, and administration in their provision of, and responsibility to provide, equitable access for disabled students and promote inclusive campus planning.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Please submit a cover letter when applying.
Requirements
~2 min read- Master’s degree in a related field, e.g., Education, Special Education Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Counseling or Higher Education Administration/Leadership.
- 4+ years of experience providing direct student service in a college or university disability resource setting.
- Demonstrable competency in reviewing and interpreting psycho-educational reports and other medical and psychological information for the purpose of determining accommodations.
- Articulated understanding and relevant experience in promoting Social Model of Disability, Principles of Universal Design, and application of disability-related regulations and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding postsecondary education and disabilities, including: ADA as Amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act, and FERPA.
- Direct supervisory experience within a college or university disability resource settling.
- History of having meaningful involvement in policy, procedure, and guideline development within a higher education disability resource setting.
- Experience with electronic disability resource management systems, such as AIM, Accommodate, or Clockwork.
- Proficiency with various software and hardware platforms and programs, such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, Canvas/LMS systems, and commonly used Assistive Technologies.
- Experience evaluating and establishing disability accommodations for professional programs (e.g., health sciences, legal studies).
- Highly reliable, with strong time management, organizational, and project management skills.
- Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; proficient in engaging University constituents and community members with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work within a highly confidential service delivery model.
- Proficiency in teamwork, collaboration, flexibility and organizational problem solving.
- Ability to work independently, and in a team, with or without direction.
- Fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for a diverse constituency, including those who identify with a wide array of underrepresented and/or disenfranchised populations.
- A commitment to student-centered service within a collaborative, team-based, environment.
About the Role
~1 min readFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.What We Offer
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $58,400–$99,700 a year
- 16% above the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 22, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 8
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
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