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Old Dominion University

Director of Educational Accessibility

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Operations 🗓️ February 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Director of Educational Accessibility. The Director leads efforts to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all students, manages a team, handles budgeting, and ensures compliance with disability laws. The role involves training the university community on disability issues and integrating disability identity in campus initiatives.

Highlights
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of accessibility professionals, graduate assistants, and student staff.
  • Develop and manage department budget and strategic plans aligned with university mission.
  • Ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, and AHEAD best practices.
  • Oversee student support services including accommodations, outreach, and liaison activities.
  • Provide guidance on assistive technology and accommodations for distance-learning students.
  • Collaborate with university departments and community partners to support students with disabilities.
  • Conduct training and workshops for faculty and staff on accessibility policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
  • Maintain a Faculty Advisory Committee and manage communications regarding accessibility services.
  • Participate in university events to promote awareness of educational accessibility services.
  • Required qualifications include a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience), knowledge of disability laws, digital accessibility, leadership skills, and considerable experience working with students with disabilities in higher education.