Weber State University
Director, Disability Services
🇺🇸
Ogden, UT
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Full-Time
💰
$80K
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Other
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May 22nd, 2026
WCAG
Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a Director, Disability Services. The Director leads and manages programs and policies to provide academic and co-curricular accommodations for students with disabilities, supervises multiple staff members, and collaborates with university offices and faculty to promote accessibility and compliance with disability laws.
Highlights
- Lead development and management of disability services programs ensuring compliance with ADA and Section 504.
- Directly supervise four coordinators and an adaptive technology specialist; indirectly supervise three disability advisors and over 40 hourly staff.
- Collaborate with the Office of Equal Opportunity, University Legal, campus ADA Coordinator, faculty, and staff.
- Provide training on disability access responsibilities and accommodations across campus.
- Required qualifications include a master's degree (or equivalent experience) and three years of professional experience in disability-related services.
- Preferred qualifications include knowledge of federal disability laws, experience with Universal Design, digital accessibility (WCAG), assistive technology, and supervisory/fiscal management experience.
- Position is full-time, exempt, with a pay grade of E33 and a starting salary of $80,000, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.
- Must undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
- Position emphasizes direct student services and campus accessibility promotion.
- Physical requirements involve primarily sedentary work with some occasional walking or standing.
Director, Disability Services Full Description
Director, Disability Services
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
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).
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).
Position Information
Position Title | Director, Disability Services
Requisition Number | S02363P
Position Category | Staff
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 40
Months per year | 12
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade | E33
Salary |
FLSA | Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function | 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
A successful candidate will be willing to |
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.
Requisition Number | S02363P
Position Category | Staff
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 40
Months per year | 12
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade | E33
Salary |
FLSA | Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function | 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
A successful candidate will be willing to |
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.
Posting Detail Information
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.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28424
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.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28424
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
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).
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).
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- jobs.weber.edu
- KSL
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Agency Referral
- Personal Referral
- Internal Job Posting
- Advertisement/Publication
- Other web advertisement
- Other
- * Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No. If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents
3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408
(801) 626-6000
3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408
(801) 626-6000
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