Director, Student Disability Services & University Testing

Working at Regis University

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Job Summary:
The Director, Student Disability Services and University Testing, provides strategic vision and leadership for the department, oversees support services for students with disabilities, helps to ensure the campus remains in compliance with all applicable disability-related legal mandates, works collaboratively with other constituents on campus to ensure equitable access to students with disabilities, actively participates in various campus-wide diversity initiatives, and acts as a disability consultant to all departments and members of the three colleges that comprise Regis University. This position is 1.0 FTE.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:

- Provide leadership, vision, support, and direct supervision to Student Disability Services & University Testing (SDSUT) professional staff (Accommodations Coordinator and Testing Coordinator). Oversee departmental budget and operations. Coordinate ongoing departmental assessment. Develop and distribute policy and procedural documents for SDSUT.
- Provide oversight and guidance regarding delivery of reasonable accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. Provide direct case management for complicated and conflictual compliance cases. Communicate with faculty and campus partners to help ensure student access and student success.
- Collaborate with the EO and Title IX Coordinator and Legal Counsel on student disability discrimination complaints. Inform and advise campus community regarding legal responsibilities under ADA/Sec 504/technological access mandates.
- Maintains professional knowledge of factors that affect the provision of accommodations to students with disabilities in a university setting, including state and federal laws and best practices.
- Oversee disability-related outreach to the campus community. Act as a disability consultant to other departments and colleges of the University.
- Promote and advocate for integration of accessibility within the University’s diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence initiatives. Serve as a key university resource in advancing equity and inclusion efforts as they relate to students with disabilities.
- Provide management and direction for University Testing which oversees accommodated and revenue-based exams.
- Operate and train faculty, students, staff on the Accessible Information Management (AIM) system.
- Collaborate on student success with other campus departments, as appropriate. Serve and represent SDSUT on campus committees as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

- Master's Degree or progress toward a Master's Degree in Psychology, Disability Studies, Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related fields.

Experience:

- Minimum of five years of related experience. Higher education experience preferred.
- Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

The following skills, abilities and physical requirements can be performed with or without accommodation.

Skills and abilities:

- Ability to effectively interpret various types of documentation in a timely manner.
- Ability to make determinations about reasonable accommodations.
- Maintain membership in local, regional, and national higher education disability services organizations and participate in continuing education opportunities to keep up to date with legal changes and disability trends
- Effective communicator in both group and individualized situations. Excellent communication skills including strong listening skills and conflict resolution abilities.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data for various statistical reports and department surveys
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise professional staff that work with diverse student populations with broad and multifaceted needs.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and concerns while working under tight deadlines.
- Sensitivity in working with students of varied backgrounds and ages with disabilities while respecting them as capable individuals.

Knowledge:

- Strong understanding around the interpretation and application of legal mandates such as the ADA and Section 504 and the purpose and intent behind such laws.
- Understand the differences in academic accommodations and their implementation between secondary education and higher education.
- Understanding of assistive technology and mandates regarding technological/electronic compliance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.  The position requires schedule flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Some travel between university locations may be required.

This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of October 26, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application by logging into Workday. Click on Organization>Jobs Hub to access the internal site.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

- Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
- A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents
- Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.
- The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
- Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

26-27 Employee Benefits Summary or

https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/offices-and-services/human-resources/regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdf

Pay Rate:
$63,500 - $66,777/year commensurate with qualifications

Application Deadline:
Post Internally and Externally