Director, Services for Students with Disabilities

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 90k-90k / year

Posted on Apr 22, 2026
Working Title Director, Services for Students with Disabilities
Department Svcs for Students with Disabilities-0966
Requisition Number S_260297
Posting Open Date 04/20/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/04/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Reporting to the assistant vice chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students, The Director provides leadership for the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) department, guiding its mission to facilitate equal and integrated access to the academic, social, cultural and recreational programs offered at UNL.

The Director will:
  • Work collaboratively with students with disabilities, faculty, and staff to determine and implement reasonable accommodations.
  • Foster the independent decision-making skills necessary to achieve personal and academic success for students.
  • Administer, develop, coordinate, and evaluate the support services for students with disabilities within the framework of federal and state regulations and university policies and procedures.
  • Actively engage in planning strategic initiatives, assessing services, and representing SSD within Student Life.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Four years’ experience working with students with disabilities in post-secondary institution.
  • Knowledge of ADA AA/504 mandated post-secondary academic adjustments and services to students with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of Title II regulations.
  • Two years of experience supervising staff.
  • Experience in program development, presentations, and outreach.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and managing a budget.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative constituencies required.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws related to providing disability accommodations in a university or college setting and in compliance with ADA and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is required.
  • Knowledge of assistive and accessible information technologies including digital and web content is required.
  • Ability to evaluate learning difficulties using various diagnostic assessment tools, interpret disability documentation, recommend, and implement reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be able to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally and appropriately.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively to large groups.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and organization skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in disability studies, education, higher education or related field.
  • Experience with Universal Design for Learning and Title II Regulations.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $90,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
T.J. McDowell, Jr. Assistant Vice Chancellor
tmcdowell2@unl.edu
(402) 472-3755
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Occasional evenings and weekends.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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