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Old Dominion University

Director of Educational Accessibility

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Director of Educational Accessibility. The Director leads the institution's efforts to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities, by managing strategic planning, team leadership, budgeting, and compliance with disability laws. They also train the university community about disability experience and integrate disability identity into campus initiatives.

Highlights
  • Lead and manage programs ensuring educational accessibility for students with disabilities
  • Conduct strategic planning, budgeting, and team management within the Office of Educational Accessibility.
  • Ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Train university community on disability experiences and advocate for inclusion across campus initiatives.
  • Require strong knowledge of disability laws, AHEAD standards, digital accessibility, and educational technology.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Education, Disability Studies, or related fields with experience in higher education and supervisory roles.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate, experience with universal design for learning (UDL), and skills in program evaluation and data-informed decision-making.
  • Must be capable of conducting assessments to determine appropriate accommodations for students.
  • Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and community partners to foster an inclusive environment.
  • The position requires a criminal background check for the final candidate.