The Director of Disability Services provides comprehensive leadership, direction, and management for all programs, services, and policies related to the provision of reasonable academic and co-curricular accommodations for students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended. The Director promotes campus accessibility with a primary focus on direct student services for access to educational opportunities. The Director provides direct supervision for four coordinators and one adaptive technology specialist and provides indirect supervision and consultation for three full-time disability advisors and 40+ hourly staff, including specialists, service providers, and hourly/work study students. The Director collaborates regularly with the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) Office, University Legal, campus ADA Coordinator, faculty and staff, and provides training about campus responsibilities regarding disability access, accommodations, and related issues.
Required Qualifications:
Required:
Master's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of professional experience in disability-related services
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred:
Experience working effectively with a wide range of students with disabilities
Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws (ADA, Section 504) as they apply to students in post-secondary education
Experience working in a disability resource office at a college or university
Familiarity with Universal Design, digital accessibility (WCAG), and assistive technology
Supervisory and fiscal management experience
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Background Check?
Yes Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Job Open Date:
05/20/2026
Review Date:
06/19/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes Notes to
Applicant:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $80,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin June 19, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity of this position:
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position:
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection)., Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28424 Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). jeid-d31a433000381149893aa267c6eee67b HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.
