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St. Lawrence University invites applications for the position of Director of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office. This is a full-time, 12-month position in Academic Advising Programs and the Director of SAS will report to the Executive Director for Advising, Retention, and Student Success. This is an in-person student-facing position. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026.

Mission

The mission of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office is to ensure that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of University life; to coordinate support services and programs that enable students with disabilities to reach their educational potential and to increase the level of awareness among all members of the University so that students with disabilities are able to perform at a level limited only by their abilities, not their disabilities.

Position Description

The Director of the Student Accessibility Service Office provides leadership and oversite of accommodation processes and oversees the University’s compliance of providing students with disabilities equal access to education and educational services, programs, and activities as defined Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), the Fair Housing Act, and other relevant federal and state compliance requirements. The salary range is $72,000 to $87,000 annually. Actual starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the administration, organization, and daily operations of the SAS office, including but not limited to scheduling the provision of services and maintaining records and tracking systems
• Maintain a database system for monitoring and reporting on the number of students with disabilities, their needs, and the effectiveness of service delivery for program improvement purposes
• Supervise two professional staff members
• Review documentation of disability, including psychological, medical, academic, and educational assessments, and recommend reasonable accommodations for students for both academic programs and residence life housing needs
• Oversee requests for housing and dining accommodations, Emotional Support Animals requests, and manage Housing Committee process
• Coordinate services and equipment necessary for reasonable accommodation as well as work with third-party vendors when relevant to providing assistive technology, note-takers, transcription services, sign language interpreters, etc.
• Identify and implement assistive technology resources to ensure students with disabilities have access to university curricula and programs
• Assist in college efforts to ensure that all programs and services are accessible to people with disabilities
• Identify sources of grant funding and scholarship programs for students with disabilities;
• Manage the annual departmental budget
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Advising, Retention, and Student Success

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4498, uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Tina Tao, Executive Director of Advising, Retention, and Student Success at ktao@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of professional experience in student disability services or related academic student support services
• Experience typically obtained in 1+ years providing leadership and/or supervision to professional staff, graduate assistants, or student employees
• Experience determining and coordinating academic and/or housing accommodations for students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), the Fair Housing Act (FHA), and other relevant federal and state compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree with at least three years of professional experience in student disability services or related academic student support services
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing, including ability to maintain detailed records
• Ability to effectively prioritize, delegate, and meet deadlines when managing multiple priorities
• Ability to problem-solve, collaborate, mediate conflict, and negotiate in challenging situations
• Track accommodation requests, approvals, and outcomes and exam proctoring using institutional case management systems (e.g. Slate)
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft 365 (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams), Outlook Email and Calendar
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to support accommodation processes and education/ outreach initiatives

About St. Lawrence University

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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