Pennsylvania State University
Associate Director of Disability and Learning Services
🇺🇸 Penn State Scranton, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $51K - $74K
💻 Other
🗓️ October 21st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Associate Director of Disability and Learning Services at Penn State Scranton. This role supervises staff and student employees to ensure access to disability and learning support services, coordinates academic accommodations, collaborates with faculty and staff, manages tutoring and outreach programs, and promotes disability awareness to enhance student success and engagement.
Highlights
- Supervise campus staff and student employees in disability and learning services.
- Coordinate implementation of academic accommodations and learning support services.
- Assess students' functional limitations and support needs related to disabilities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain academic integrity while implementing accommodations.
- Manage tutoring, learning support services, and academic success outreach programs.
- Maintain accurate records and promote disability awareness through outreach and presentations.
- Require a Master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related field, plus 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Strong knowledge of ADA and Section 504 regulations.
- Requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
- Salary range is $51,000 to $74,000 with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
Associate Director of Disability and Learning Services Full Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Scranton is seeking a dedicated and student-focused professional to serve as the Associate Director of Disability and Learning Services. This position plays a vital role in supervising campus staff and student employees who support student success through ensuring access to learning support programs and services and through fostering meaningful co-curricular experiences.
In the disability services capacity, the Associate Director will coordinate implementation of academic accommodations and learning support services. They will work with students on understanding perspectives on their disabilities, assess functional limitations, review past accommodations, and identify additional support needs. Additionally, the Associate Director will collaborate with faculty and staff to implement accommodations while maintaining academic integrity. Ongoing support includes follow-up meetings and referring students to campus and community resources. The role also involves maintaining accurate records and promoting disability awareness through presentations and outreach.
In the learning services capacity, the Associate Director will lead the development and implementation programs and services that enhance student learning and campus engagement. They will support student academic success through the management and oversight of tutoring and learning support services and academic success outreach. The Associate Director assesses program effectiveness, supports service opportunities, and fosters partnerships with campus academic programs and faculty.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSMaster's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field, along with experience in disability services and/or student engagement. Strong knowledge of ADA and Section 504, excellent communication and organizational skills.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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