Executive Director, Student Disability and Accessibility Services

The Executive Director for Student Disability and Accessibility Services provides senior leadership and oversight for the university’s disability services for students, ensuring student-centered delivery of accommodations, coaching, support, community-building, outreach/education, and accessibility programs. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Health and Well-being within the Division of Student Affairs, the Executive Director oversees a $3.5M operating budget and leads a team of 51 professional staff, 13 student employees, 7 graduate assistants, and 23 contract employees all dedicated to accessibility and the student experience. This position provides strategic leadership to Disability and Access (D&A), the Disability Cultural Center (DCC), and Longhorn TIES; manages the day-to-day operations of D&A; and serves as an authority on disability law, accommodation determinations, and accessibility policy for students. The ADA Coordinator, who provides accommodation assistance for faculty and staff, and the Campus Testing Center are not a part of the Executive Director’s portfolio. Key responsibilities include: administrative leadership, staff supervision, budget management, policy development, day-to-day operations, campus representation on relevant committees, strategic direction to related units, direct student service including accommodation determinations, crisis management, strategic planning, compliance monitoring, Deaf/Hard of Hearing services coordination, and collaboration with legal and accessibility partners. The position requires a master's degree and seven or more years of relevant experience, with preferred qualifications including a doctoral degree and experience in large higher education environments. The salary is $150k+ depending on qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package. The position is full-time, onsite at the UT Main Campus in the United States.