Posting Number: R0006644
Location: Salem CampusPortland Campus
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Accessible Education Services (AES) provides strategic leadership to ensure equal access and full participation for students with disabilities across Willamette University's undergraduate and graduate programs. This role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of accessibility services, including individualized accommodations, faculty support, and campus-wide accessibility initiatives. The Director provides leadership on disability-related compliance, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring institutional practices align with legal requirements and best practices.
Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Institutional Equity, the Director manages staff, budgets, and operational processes for AES on both the Salem and Portland campuses, fostering collaboration with faculty, student support services, and administrative units. This position is based on the Salem campus with occasional travel to Portland.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications:
Typical Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Typical work is performed indoors in a normal office environment. Occasionally, the Director of Accessible Education Services will travel across the Salem campus to check on equipment or service providers. Some travel to the Portland campus may also be required.
Salary: $90,000
You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a priority application deadline of 9/17/2025.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Typical work schedule
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments - listed at the bottom of the page - must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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Location: Salem CampusPortland Campus
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Accessible Education Services (AES) provides strategic leadership to ensure equal access and full participation for students with disabilities across Willamette University's undergraduate and graduate programs. This role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of accessibility services, including individualized accommodations, faculty support, and campus-wide accessibility initiatives. The Director provides leadership on disability-related compliance, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring institutional practices align with legal requirements and best practices.
Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Institutional Equity, the Director manages staff, budgets, and operational processes for AES on both the Salem and Portland campuses, fostering collaboration with faculty, student support services, and administrative units. This position is based on the Salem campus with occasional travel to Portland.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Ensures integrated, comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective services to Willamette students registered with Accessible Education Services.
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Supervises the Assistant Director at the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in Portland, and an administrative program assistant in Salem.
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Reviews, develops, and implements policies and procedures for providing individualized accommodations for students in accordance with legal requirements.
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Serves as a liaison to the faculty and greater campus community on issues related to a range of disabilities, classroom and curricular accommodations, and laws related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504.
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Provides workshops and training to faculty and staff on requirements related to University accommodations policies, including how to identify and address accessibility barriers; promotes broad understanding of universal design.
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Evaluates and interprets disability documentation for eligibility determination; implements accommodations consistent with current law and identifies best practices within the field; maintains records of requests, compliance efforts, and other relevant data.
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Oversees the operations of the Testing Center.
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Supports the College Access Navigators (CAN) program that ensures autistic and ADD/ADHD student populations have access to student support, academic advising, course instructions, and campus activities; meets with prospective students and families to provide information about AES resources.
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Oversees the housing accommodation determination process and communicates and consults with Residence Life and Housing on all accommodation decisions.
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Manages the department's budget, personnel decisions, and annual staff evaluations
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Communicates, collaborates, and consults effectively with colleagues across the university working to support student accessibility needs.
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Conducts assessments of facilities, programs, and services to identify and address accessibility barriers.
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Member of the University Care Team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in special education, rehabilitation services, psychology, or related field.
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Five years' experience in Disabilities/Accessible Education Services in higher education.
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Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
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Extensive knowledge of a range of disabilities, the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, appropriate accommodations, auxiliary aids, and the legal, ethical, and liability issues related to Accessible Education services.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver service to a culturally diverse population. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of people (students, families, faculty, staff) in a manner that positively portrays the University and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.
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Significant understanding of emerging trends in the field and current disability-related issues.
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A record of professional development and engagement.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience and aptitude in supervising and supporting staff. -
Preferred Qualifications:
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Expertise in learning disabilities, mental health issues, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Experience with AIM (Accessible Information Management system) desirable.
- A record of employment demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership over time.
Typical Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Typical work is performed indoors in a normal office environment. Occasionally, the Director of Accessible Education Services will travel across the Salem campus to check on equipment or service providers. Some travel to the Portland campus may also be required.
Salary: $90,000
You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
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Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
- Current Resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a priority application deadline of 9/17/2025.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Typical work schedule
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments - listed at the bottom of the page - must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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