Assistant Director For Accommodations - Knoxville, TN, United States

Description · The Assistant Director for Accommodations is responsible for the management and oversight of the delivery of accommodations coordination services to individuals with disabilities by engaging students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodati ...

Job description

Description

The Assistant Director for Accommodations is responsible for the management and oversight of the delivery of accommodations coordination services to individuals with disabilities by engaging students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, provide support for a caseload of students, and refer students to appropriate campus resources and provide education and training to campus and community partners.

Responsibilities

Administrative:

• Assist the Director in providing strategic leadership of Student Disability Services (SDS) and function as the senior leader in management in the Director's and Associate Director's absence
• Work closely with SDS leadership to develop department strategic plans, goals, and initiatives and formulate, interpret, and enforce department and university policies
• Review documentation and engage in interactive process with students to determine reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other relevant laws and professional standards

Personnel Management:

• Train, supervise and support Access Coordinators and graduate interns
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and work with leadership to develop meaningful professional development opportunities for staff
• Recommend appropriate appointments to the Director to ensure organizational effectiveness

Outreach:

• Develop and deliver trainings to the university community
• Represent office at various campus events
• Attend occasional weekend and evening events
• Collaborate with departments and community to promote disability-inclusive diversity
• Communicate with prospective students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding SDS services
• Serve as subject expert to faculty, staff and patrons on disability-related accommodations and accessibility
• Represent the Director on committees and working groups as needed.

Assessment and Compliance:

• Assist SDS leadership with the coordination of assessment initiatives and reporting
• Stay abreast of Office for Civil Rights case files and review current practices for effectiveness of accommodations and compliance
• Contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures based on best practices.

Fiscal Management:

• Assist SDS leadership in developing and monitoring annual department expenditure budgets
• Ensure that supervised areas are following proper fiscal policies and procedures for the expenditure of funds and do not exceed budgeted funds.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 3 years of experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting. Experience evaluating documentation
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong leadership, supervisory, organization, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; Ability to exercise sound judgment and display a professional demeanor; Strong knowledge of section 504 if the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and other relevant laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 5 years of experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to effectively manage budget; Strong knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability

Work Location 

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Onsite 

Compensation and Benefits 

• UT market range: 10
• Anticipated hiring range: The anticipated starting salary for a candidate meeting the minimum requirements will be $56,500 per year.
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application and include all of the below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before March 4, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About the College/Department/Division 

The mission of Student Disability Services is to partner with the campus community to create equal access to every aspect of the university experience through an individualized process for each eligible student and to foster a sense of mattering and belonging for students with disabilities.

The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve. Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.  

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.  

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community