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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Executive Director, Student Disability and Accessibility Services in Austin, Texas
Administrative Leadership and OperationsProvide administrative oversight for DandA, including staff supervision, developing student-centered systems, budget management, policy development, and day-to-day office operations.Foster a positive team environment and prioritize staff development.Oversee a collaborative leadership team to support the mission of the department.Committee and Campus RepresentationRepresent DandA on division, university, and systemwide committees such as the Behavior Assessment Team, Student Affairs Senior Team, Health and Well-being Council, UTs ADA Committee, and disability services director groups.Oversight of Related UnitsProvide strategic direction to the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) and Longhorn TIES programs.Support directors in budgeting, programming, operations, and strategic planning.Direct Student ServiceConduct intakes, follow-up appointments, and maintain a caseload of students.Determine reasonable accommodations and support faculty and staff in implementation.Provide crisis management, problem solving, and conflict resolution.Ensure accurate and confidential recordkeeping in accordance with FERPA, ADA, and university policies.Strategic Planning, Compliance, and TrendsLead strategic planning for current and future accessibility initiatives.Monitor changes in disability law, clinical guidelines, and emerging student needs.Engage with appropriate local, state, regional, and national organizations to stay current with trends and best practices.Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services CoordinationCollaborate with campus communication and access teams to manage D/HH services, including interpreter contracts, RFPs, staffing, and budget oversight.Consultation with Legal Affairs and ADA CoordinatorCollaborate on sensitive and complex cases involving the ADA Coordinator, the Vice President for Legal Affairs office, Human Resources, Department of Investigation and Adjudication, and other campus units.Campus and Auxiliary Unit Accessibility SupportPartner with university auxiliary units (University Extension Courses, Extended Education Ventures, Option III programs, boot camps, etc.) to address accessibility needs and resolve accommodation concerns.Other Duties as AssignedThis could include supervision of graduate students and interns from psychology, social work, and related fields; other divisional or university projects; or other assignments from the Associate Vice President for Health and Well-being.