DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Office Location
 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
 1201 W. University Drive
 Human Resources
 MASS Building 2nd Floor
 Edinburg, TX  78539

 Edinburg: (956)665-2451
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 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
  

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DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

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Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Posting Details

 Position Information 

Posting Number  | SRGV8825
Working Title  | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Location  | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department  | Student Accessibility Services
FTE  | 1.0
FLSA  | Exempt
Scope of Job  | Provides vision and leadership for Student Accessibility Services, to fulfill the University’s legal responsibilities to students under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its amendments, to ensure equal access to university programs and services for students with disabilities.

Description of Duties 
• Oversees processes which ensure professional, thorough, and efficient accommodation determinations; oversee process by which professional staff review student documentation, conduct intake appointments, and make accommodation decisions.
• Consults with leaders in key campus partner entities (including, but not limited to, the School of Medicine and Allied Health Programs, Academic Affairs, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Residence Life, Information Technology, Facilities Management Services, Safety and Environmental Health, Emergency Management, Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity, Human Resources and Legal Affairs) to ensure that services are provided to students with disabilities in a holistic, universally-designed manner.
• Consults with University legal counsel, ADA Coordinator, and administration on compliance issues and risk mitigation as related to ADA compliance.
• Provides consultation and training for academic deans, department heads, and faculty on federal mandates to ensure that all programs are accessible and students are receiving reasonable accommodations.
• Oversees the collection and review of student disability documentation (i.e. medical, psychological and educational documentation) processes by which accommodations are implemented. Student Accessibility Services areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, knowledge of a wide range of disabilities, accommodated testing, note taking, alternative text and assistive technologies, deaf and hard of hearing services, and blind/low vision services.
• Advocates for facility physical access standards (universal design) to promote integration of disability considerations into the University’s culture, policies and practices practices by keeping updated as to best practices, proposing strategic changes, and working with campus stakeholders as to potential changes.
• Oversees the coordination of services available to students with disabilities (e.g., ancillary aids and supports, alternative media, assistive technology, note-taking, test accommodations, tutoring, counseling, etc.).
• Coordinates staff development and training in areas related to learning assistance and accommodating students with disabilities as classified under the ADA.
• Responsible for coordinating with other Student Life departments and academic departments and contributing to campus-wide accessibility programming and workshops.
• Develops and maintains departmental guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with best practices.
• Prepares, manages and monitors departmental budget and expenditures.
• Hires, trains, and supervises full-time staff and oversees the hiring, training and supervision of part-time staff in the Student Accessibility Services office.
• Coordinates external communications regarding Student Accessibility Services through the departmental website and other media sources.
• Oversees the procurement and maintenance of a variety of adaptive equipment.
• Coordinates and/or serves on the Disability Advisory Council and the Documentation Review Committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received  | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given  | Specific supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education  | Master’s degree from an accredited university in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, psychology, social work, special education or a related field.
Preferred Education  | None.
Licenses/Certifications  | Preferred: Certification or licensure as mental health counselor (LMHC or LPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or similar certification.
Required Experience  | Five (5) years of work experience with students with various disabilities. Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and experience in the application of these laws to accommodation requests in the academic setting. Training in and demonstrated ability to interpret educational, psychological, and medical documentation for students with varied learning, behavioral, physical and medical disabilities.
Preferred Experience  | Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to serving people with disabilities in post-secondary education. Working knowledge of accommodations for medical students in various settings (classroom, clerkship, residency) and licensing board requirements. Supervisory or managerial experience.
Equipment  | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions  | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other  | Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Some evening and/or weekend work and travel may be required.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple constituencies in a complex organizational environment. Expertise in training and public speaking is a must as well as skilled in researching and reviewing literature to develop training programs, workshops and webinars.
Physical Capabilities  | N/A
Employment Category  | Full-Time
Minimum Salary  | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary  | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date  | 02/24/2026
Grant Funded Position  | No
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Posting Detail Information 

EEO Statement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information  | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link  | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50314

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