Director of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, organization, and daily operations of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office.
• Supervise two professional staff members and manage the annual departmental budget.
• Review disability documentation, including medical and psychological assessments, to recommend reasonable academic and housing accommodations.
• Oversee requests for housing and dining accommodations, as well as Emotional Support Animals.
• Coordinate services and equipment, including assistive technology, note-takers, and sign language interpreters.
• Maintain a database system to monitor student needs and report on the effectiveness of service delivery.
• Ensure university compliance with Section 504, ADA, ADAAA, and the Fair Housing Act.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least five years of professional experience in student disability services or related academic student support services.
• At least one year of experience providing leadership or supervision to professional staff, graduate assistants, or student employees.
• Proven experience determining and coordinating academic and housing accommodations under ADA, ADAAA, Section 504, and FHA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience using institutional case management systems (e.g., Slate) to track accommodation requests and outcomes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams).
• Strong ability to problem-solve, collaborate, mediate conflict, and negotiate in challenging situations.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support outreach and accommodation processes.

About the Company

St. Lawrence University is dedicated to ensuring that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of University life. The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office works to coordinate support services that enable students to reach their full educational potential.