Assistant Director - Student Accessibility & Accommodations


**Assistant Director - Student Accessibility & Accommodations**

**University of Puget Sound**
**Job ID:** 8435

**Location:**

**Full/Part Time:** Part Time

**Regular/Temporary:** Regular

**Staff Posting Details**

**Appointment:** Regular, part-time (.75 FTE) position.

**Work Location:**

This position is based in Tacoma, WA. This is an on-campus role only.

**Position Summary:**

The Assistant Director works with the Director to meet SAA's mission of providing access to academics and university life on campus. It involves overseeing departmental operations, case management and staff supervision, to maintain high service standards and compliance with ADA and relevant regulations.

**Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:**

* Make critical decisions when the Director is unreachable or on leave
* Collaborate with Director on regular review of department procedures and processes to determine effectiveness and adherence to SAA mission statement; propose procedural changes as deemed appropriate
* Assists SAA Director in management of a team of professional staff who actively foster the full and meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities at the university
* Participates in day-to-day direct student service, campus partner support, issue resolution, documentation review and caseload management
* Meet with prospective students and families to explain accommodations in higher education, clarify SAA's role and their expectations
* Collaborates with students to identify barriers to full participation in the curricular, co-curricular and housing environments and to determine appropriate accommodations through the interactive process
* Maintain accurate and confidential electronic records of all student interactions, requests and accommodations
* Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree and/or several years' experience in office operations management or customer service, ideally in an educational environment.

* Ability to prioritize, anticipate need and effectively delegate tasks
* Ability to communicate concepts and procedures clearly and effectively both verbally and in written format
* Superior attention to detail, while also considering the big picture
* Proficient in Microsoft Office software, with the ability to work with databases specific to University needs
* Strong skills in customer service, problem solving and organization
* Experience in a diverse work environment with an appreciation of the value of diversity in a work
* Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
* Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

**Preferred Qualifications**

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field and three years of experience working directly with students with disabilities. Experience should demonstrate the ability to work with college-age students who have been diagnosed with physical, medical, psychological and learning disabilities.

* Knowledge regarding learning disabilities, ADHD, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and other conditions as well as current adaptive/assistive technology
* Strong knowledge of Section 504, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FERPA, and other state and federal laws pertaining to higher education and disability

**Compensation and Benefits**:

The anticipated range for this position is $25.45 to $27.30. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

* Medical, dental, and vision
* Life insurance and long-term disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
* Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
* Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
* Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

_Please note**:**_

* Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.

* Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.

* Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

For more information on Puget Sound's non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: [Summary of 2025 Benefits for Staff Members in Non-Exempt Positions.pdf](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6593807&targetURL=https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2025-01/Summary%20of%202025%20Benefits%20for%20Staff%20Members%20in%20Non-Exempt%20Positions.pdf)

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: [https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6593807&targetURL=https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources)

**Application Deadline:**

Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

**Required Documents:**

* Resume
* Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

**University Diversity Statement**

We Acknowledge:

* The richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community.
* The intrinsic worth of all who work and study here.
* The investigation and reflection enhance that education upon multiple perspectives.

We Aspire:

* To create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community.
* To increase the diversity of all parts of our university community through a commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts.
* To foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.

We Act:

* To achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.
* To ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here.
* To prepare citizen-leaders effectively for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: [https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6593807&targetURL=https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity)

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

_Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis._

**How to Apply**

For complete job description and application instructions, visit: [www.pugetsound.edu/employment](https://apptrkr.com/6593807)

**About Puget Sound**

Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nations most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" ([http://www.pugetsound.edu/about](http://www.pugetsound.edu/about)) to learn more about the college.

_As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA_

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