Disability Resources Center Director

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Position Title:

Disability Resources Center Director

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Disability Services Director

Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs program and staffing strategy and services, develops budget, and maintains relationship with stakeholders to ensure access to the physical, educational and social actives of the institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, implements, and monitors disability service eligibility, advising, and delivery of accommodation services.

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.

• Develops and oversee the strategic planning, analysis, and expenditures of the accessibility services program budget.

• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit.

• Develops, interprets, and implements university policy in compliance with federal and state law to ensure equal access to university accessibility programs and services.

• Advocates and collaborates for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of campus life and promote a campus philosophy that adheres to universal design principles.

• Determines reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.

• Oversees the Ability Services Self-Enroll Canvas Course (Ability Services Access Training Course).

• Manages and coordinates the Ability Services Summer Jumpstart program and First-Year Mentoring Program.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Develops and oversee the strategic planning, analysis, and expenditures of the accessibility services program budget

• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit

• Develops, interprets, and implements university policy in compliance with federal and state law to ensure equal access to university accessibility programs and services

• Advocates and collaborates for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of campus life and promote a campus philosophy that adheres to universal design principles

• Plans, implements, and monitors disability service eligibility, advising, and delivery of accommodation services

​KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in supervising professional staff, managing program budget, and coordinating long-term goals and priorities preferred.

• Expertise in the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a higher education setting, and the ability to recognize and understand regulatory requirements associated with disability and accommodation issues.

• Excellent judgment and discretion, with the ability to manage highly confidential information.

• The ability to communicate and interact with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, and personality types.

• Ability to exercise a moderate to a high degree of independent judgment.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
April Chaney

Search Chair

april.chaney@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before July 13, 2026. 
 

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 

Title IX Notice 

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix. 

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy. 

Reasonable Accommodations 

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518. 

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression 

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.