Director of Disability & Access Services
Boston University, a leading global research institution in Boston, Massachusetts, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of disability & access services. This is an on-site leadership role.
Founded in 1839, Boston University (BU) is a leading private global research university in Boston, Massachusetts. As an internationally recognized top institution of higher learning and research, BU has over 4,000 faculty members, and over 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 140 countries. Ranked #43 by U.S. News & World Report, BU is proud to have a community unlike any other where they celebrate extraordinary thinkers and teachers in their dauntless pursuit of knowledge and possibility.
Reporting to the associate dean of students for shared business services, the director of disability & access services oversees all aspects of the department, including leading a creative, caring, and student-centered team, spearheading innovative approaches that ensure regulatory compliance for individuals requesting reasonably mandated accommodations, and engaging strategically for the success of a newly developed academic testing center. The department offers services in the realm of student accommodations, academic testing, deaf and hard of hearing services, event accessibility services, and housing and dining accommodation services. The next director will supervise two associate directors, and indirectly supervise eight additional professional staff members. They will manage a budget of approximately $3 million.
Please contact Julie A. Leos for salary inquiries.
Qualifications
A master's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, including five or more years in a management role, are required. A doctorate is preferred.
In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:
- Must be current on improved service trends and best practices in providing disability and access services in higher education
- Must be knowledgeable about current regulatory requirements
- Possess assessment skills to seek a complete understanding of current student needs and overall departmental service satisfaction
- Ability to promote disability justice and inclusion
- A flexible leader adaptable to creative and innovative methods of achieving important goals
- A strategic thinker who can provide a vision for the department's future
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence capabilities to properly mediate complaints between students, families, faculty, and staff
Application and Nomination
Boston University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin September 3, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-of-disability-access-services/
- Contact Julie A. Leos at jal@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries and nominations.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.
Visit the Boston University website at www.bu.edu
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