Director Accessibility Services
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Apr 28, 2026 | |
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Job Description
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Job Title:
Director Accessibility Services Posting Start Date:
4/27/26 Work Arrangement:
Hybrid Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. About The University of Cincinnati's Accessibility Resources
The University of Cincinnati's Accessibility Resources office invites applications for the position of Director of Digital Accessibility Services. Reporting to the Executive Director for Accessibility and ADA Coordinator, this leadership role is situated within a university-wide unit dedicated to delivering comprehensive accessibility resources and services across all UC campuses. The Director of Digital Accessibility Services provides strategic oversight of the digital accessibility team, which is responsible for coordinating accommodations ensuring students with disabilities have access to accessible course materials and content. In alignment with the expanded requirements of Title II, this position also plays a critical role in partnering with colleges and academic units across the university to build institutional capacity for accessible content creation and to advance a culture of proactive digital access. Job Overview
Provide direction for and coordination of digital, electronic, and communication access auxiliary aids, services, and programs as required by federal and local mandates, to ensure access of students, employees, and guests with disabilities in all aspects of the university experience. Develop policies and procedures that promote an institutional commitment to understanding and addressing access needs on campus and in the digital and electronic campus environment. Essential Functions
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree inEducation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Instructional/Curriculum Design, Social Work, Information Technology, Communications, ASL/English Interpretation, Linguistics or related field Nine (9)years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience
Five (5) years of related professional experience digital or electronic accessibility; instructional design or instructional technology; communication access service (ASL Interpreting/CART or Speech to Text); special education; rehabilitation counseling; accessible design; or a related field Additional Qualifications Considered
Applications Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 102295 Apply now
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