Another Source’s client, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), is recruiting a Director of Disability Services to join their Student Affairs team on-site in Rochester, New York. This is an opportunity to lead campus-wide accessibility efforts in a diverse, tech-forward university community deeply committed to inclusion and equity.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of Disability Services provides strategic vision, compliance leadership, and operational oversight for disability access and support. You’ll be at the forefront of designing inclusive systems and guiding faculty, staff, and campus leaders toward a more accessible, student-centered RIT experience.

About RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology is a globally recognized university that blends technology, the arts, and design to foster innovation and discovery. With a strong emphasis on diversity and belonging, RIT is also home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and a nationally recognized leader in accessible education.

At RIT, you’ll be part of a collaborative and intellectually curious community. Employees enjoy a robust benefits package, including tuition assistance for you and your family, generous retirement contributions, and a flexible work environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the Accessibility and Disability Services Office team, department budget, and student data systems.
• Partner with campus leaders to embed accessibility in strategic planning, services, and facilities.
• Act as the university’s primary advisor on accessibility and disability compliance (ADA, Section 504, NYS laws).
• Collaborate with faculty to develop learning environments that are inclusive and pedagogically sound.
• Develop and implement assessment strategies to inform data-driven decisions and service enhancements.
• Lead and continuously improve the accommodation process for students with disabilities.
• Design and lead campus training around disability law, inclusive practices, and accessibility tools.
• Serve on key committees and lead initiatives to advance RIT’s institutional accessibility goals.
• Engage in professional development and represent RIT in external disability networks.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in higher education, special education, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in higher education disability services.
• Deep knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and New York State disability law.
• Experience managing accommodations, working with confidential data, and leading teams.
• Skilled at translating complex accessibility issues to diverse audiences, especially academic leadership.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and alternate formats.
• Appreciation for Deaf culture and/or willingness to learn ASL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of management experience.
• ASL fluency.
• Certification in disability services.
• Experience in strategic planning and program assessment.

Salary Range

$68,800–$115,200 annually. RIT considers scope of role, candidate experience, internal equity, and market data when making offers.

What’s In It For You- https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Contributions
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Assistance — for you and your family 🎓✨ (Wow!)

To be considered for this role, candidates must apply through both Another Source and RIT’s career site:

1. Apply via RIT’s Career Site
2. Visit http://careers.rit.edu/staff.

• Under the “Search job opportunities that match your interests” enter ‘9544BR’ to locate the position and complete the application process directly on RIT’s site
• Direct link: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25483&siteid=5289&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1578905#jobDetails=1578905_5289

1. Apply through Another Source
2. Submit your application materials through Another Source for tracking and outreach purposes.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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