Director of Educational Accessibility

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Director of Educational Accessibility. The Director leads and manages efforts to ensure equal educational access for all students, including those with disabilities, through strategic planning, team leadership, budgeting, and compliance with disability laws. The role also involves training the university community on disability inclusion and coordinating support, accommodations, and outreach initiatives.

Highlights

Supervise and mentor a team of accessibility professionals, graduate assistants, and student staff.
Manage department budget and allocate resources for accessibility initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA, and AHEAD best practices.
Oversee student support, accommodation planning, and outreach programs for students with disabilities.
Provide guidance on assistive technology and accommodations for distance-learning students.
Train faculty and staff on accessibility policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
Maintain a Faculty Advisory Committee and manage communication about accessibility across campus.
Engage with students, families, faculty, and staff regarding accessibility services and advocacy.
Hold a Master's degree in Education, Disability Studies, or related field; supervisory and higher education experience required.
Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate, experience with universal design for learning (UDL), and program evaluation expertise.