Director, Disability Services
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. 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).
PositionInformation
Position Title:
Director, Disability Services
Requisition Number: S02247P
Position Category:
Staff
Campus
Location:
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 40
Months per year: 12
Pay Grade: E33
FLSA:
Exempt
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- Master’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years of professional experience in disability‑related services
- 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.
- Familiarity with Universal Design, digital accessibility (WCAG), and assistive technology
- Supervisory and fiscal management experience
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
A successful candidate will be willing to undergo a background check.
Benefits SummaryWSU 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: 12/22/2025
Review Date: 01/23/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
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
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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 January 23, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
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Physical Requirements of this positionSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move…
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