Assistant Director For Accommodations Student Disability Services UTK

The Assistant Director for Accommodations is responsible for the management and oversight of the delivery of accommodations coordination services to individuals with disabilities by engaging students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans provide support for a caseload of students and refer students to appropriate campus resources and provide education and training to campus and community partners.

Administrative:

• Assist the Director in providing strategic leadership of Student Disability Services (SDS) and functionas the senior leader in management in the Directors and Associate Directors absence
• Work closely with SDS leadership to develop department strategic plans goals and initiatives and formulate interpret and enforce department and university policies
• Review documentation and engage in interactive process with students to determine reasonable accommodationsincompliancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)Section504oftheRehabilitationActand other relevant laws and professional standards

Personnel Management:

• Train supervise and support Access Coordinators and graduate interns
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and work with leadership to develop meaningful professional developmentopportunitiesforstaff
• RecommendappropriateappointmentstotheDirectortoensureorganizational effectiveness

Outreach:

• Developanddelivertrainingstotheuniversitycommunity
• Representofficeatvariouscampus events
• Attendoccasionalweekendandeveningevents
• Collaboratewithdepartmentsandcommunitytopromotedisability-inclusivediversity
• CommunicatewithprospectivestudentsparentsfacultyandstaffregardingSDSservices
• Serve as subject expert to faculty staff and patrons on disability-related accommodations and accessibility
• Represent the Director on committees and working groups as needed.

Assessment and Compliance:

• AssistSDSleadershipwiththecoordinationofassessmentinitiativesandreporting
• Stay abreast of Office for Civil Rights case files and review current practices for effectiveness of accommodations and compliance
• Contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures based on best practices.

Fiscal Management:

• Assist SDS leadership in developing and monitoring annual department expenditure budgets
• Ensurethatsupervisedareasarefollowingproperfiscalpoliciesandproceduresfortheexpenditureoffundsanddonot exceed budgeted funds.

Required Qualifications

• Education:Masters degree
• Experience:3years ofexperienceworkingwith studentswithdisabilitiesinahighereducationsetting.Experienceevaluatingdocumentation
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:Strongleadershipsupervisoryorganizationcommunication(oralandwritten)interpersonaland problem-solvingskills;Abilityto exercise sound judgment and display a professional demeanor; Strong knowledge of section 504 if the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and other relevant laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience:5years of experienceworkingwithstudentswithdisabilitiesinahighereducationsetting
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:Abilitytoeffectivelymanagebudget;Strongknowledgeofthe FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)andother appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville TN
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range:10
• Anticipated hiring range:The anticipated starting salary for a candidate meeting the minimum requirements will be $56500 per year.
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions

To express interest please submit an application and include all of the below attachments.To be assured of full consideration completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before March 4 2026.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About the College/Department/Division

The mission of Student Disability Services is to partner with the campus community to create equal access to every aspect of the university experience through an individualized process for each eligible student and to foster a sense of mattering and belonging for students with disabilities.

The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit inspiring others tolearn lead and serve. Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth fostering engagement leadership and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

About Us

The University of Tennessee Knoxville has shaped leaders changemakers and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38000 students and 10000 statewide employeesthe Volunteerswho uphold the universitys tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessees flagship land-grant university its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energys largest multidisciplinary laboratory Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance compensation and innovation leadership all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching continued education and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as Best Employer for New Graduates One of Americas Best Large Employers and Best Workplace for Women and has been designated as Best Place for Working Parents by Forbes Magazine.

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