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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Director of Disability Services
Category
Administrative
Position Number
Posting Number
S0001387
Location
Chicago/Schaumburg
Open Date
08/18/2026
Close Date
08/25/2026
Open Until Filled?
No
Job Type
Full-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Disability Services provides leadership and operational oversight for disability services across Roosevelt University's Chicago and Schaumburg campuses, online programs, and university partner schools (MCC and Harper). The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Libraries and Academic Support to ensure equitable access to University programs, services, and learning environments through the coordination and implementation of reasonable accommodations and accessible practices.
The Assistant Director manages accommodations for an assigned student population; supervises professional and student employees including Peer Mentors; provides leadership for disability services systems and processes; and develops collaborative partnerships with faculty, academic programs, and University offices. The position also provides educational programming for students, faculty, and staff that advances accessibility, inclusive practices, and student success.
The Assistant Director serves as a resource to students, faculty, and staff regarding disability-related accommodations and accessibility and helps ensure University practices are consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.
This is a hybrid position with the expectation of 4 days on campus.
Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/
The salary range for this position is $53,000-$63,000
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Ability to interpret disability documentation and understand the functional impact of disabilities in an educational environment.
• Ability to determine and clearly communicate reasonable accommodations while considering essential academic and program requirements.
• Ability to explain disability-related laws, policies, and procedures clearly and sensitively.
• Ability to lead operations and manage priorities across campuses, programs, and service modalities.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff and student employees, and peer leaders.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and training for students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and exercise sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations.
Years of Experience Required
3
Required Education
Masters Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
None
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, special education, counseling, psychology, higher education, student affairs, social work, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in disability services, accessibility, student support, or a related higher education environment.
• Knowledge of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and legal and professional standards governing disability accommodations in higher education.
• Experience reviewing disability documentation and determining or implementing reasonable accommodations.
• Experience working directly with college students with disabilities and diverse access needs.
• Experience supervising, training, or coordinating student employees, peer educators, graduate assistants, or staff.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and academic administrators.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to Roosevelt University's mission and to inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environments.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AIM or another disability services case management system.
• Experience providing disability services within graduate, health sciences, or professional programs.
• Experience developing and delivering faculty/staff professional development and student learning support programming.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience with program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) professional standards and best practices.
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment (desktop computer, phone)
Working Conditions
Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure).
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Essential Job Functions
Duty and Responsibility
Disability Services Leadership and Student Accommodations:
• Provide operational leadership for Disability Services across the Chicago and Schaumburg campuses, online programs, and University partner schools (MCC and Harper) promoting consistent and effective service delivery.
• Review accommodation requests and disability documentation and determine reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, University policies, and essential academic and program requirements.
• Conduct student intake meetings, issue accommodation letters, and maintain an assigned student caseload.
• Meet with students regarding accommodation-related concerns, changing needs, additional accommodation requests, and barriers to access.
• Consult and collaborate with faculty regarding the implementation of accommodations and resolution of accommodation-related concerns.
• Coordinate accommodations for students in graduate and professional programs, including Pharmacy and Occupational Therapy.
• Coordinate and support the review of academic accommodation-related appeals, concerns, and complex access issues in collaboration with the Executive Director and other appropriate University offices.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Disability Services policies, procedures, and practices and provide leadership on complex accommodation matters.
Percentage Of Time
35
Duty and Responsibility
Systems and Accommodated Testing:
• Serve as a departmental lead for AIM, including system administration, vendor communication, training, troubleshooting, data integrity, and operational improvements.
• Coordinate AIM-related processes and ensure accurate maintenance of student accommodation records.
• Oversee the approval and coordination of testing accommodations for students at the Schaumburg campus.
• Supervise and train student employees who proctor exams for students receiving testing accommodations at Schaumburg.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to ensure appropriate and consistent implementation of testing accommodations.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen the efficiency and accessibility of Disability Services operations.
Percentage Of Time
20
Duty and Responsibility
Campus Collaboration, Outreach, and Student Success:
• Serve as a Disability Services liaison to academic colleges and programs, with particular responsibility for programs and students based at the Schaumburg campus.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy leadership and other academic partners regarding accommodations, student concerns, learning support programming, orientation, and student success initiatives.
• Develop and deliver learning support workshops for students on topics such as time management, executive functioning, group work, higher-order thinking, study strategies, and professional/licensure examination preparation, including NAPLEX preparation as appropriate.
• Provide presentations and professional development for faculty and staff regarding disability accommodations, accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Collaborate with Academic Advising, the Learning Commons, Student Affairs, faculty, academic leadership, and other University partners to promote student persistence, academic success, and equitable access.
• Represent Disability Services at orientations, University committees, and other campus initiatives as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
20
Duty and Responsibility
Supervision and Staff Development:
• Supervise the Disability Support Specialist at the Chicago campus.
• Supervise assigned Disability Services student employees, graduate assistants, Peer Mentors, and accommodated-testing proctors.
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, work assignments, and ongoing supervision.
• Complete and approve appropriate employment documentation and employee timesheets.
• Establish expectations, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and support.
• Coordinate training and resources for Pharmacy Peer Mentors and other peer-based academic support initiatives.
Percentage Of Time
15
Duty and Responsibility
Assessment and Continuous Improvement:
• Monitor and analyze data related to accommodations, service utilization, testing, and student support activities.
• Assist with departmental assessment, annual reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify trends in student needs and recommend improvements to services, programming, and processes.
Percentage Of Time
5
Duty and Responsibility
Other Duties:
• Participate in Learning Commons, Student Success, and University initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for accessibility and equitable access throughout the University.
• Provide leadership continuity for Disability Services in the absence of the Executive Director or as assigned.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Percentage Of Time
5