The Assistant Director of Disability Services for Students (DSS) at the University of Nebraska Kearney is responsible for delivering services to students with disabilities. This position works with students through an interactive process to identify and implement reasonable accommodations to afford those students full participation in UNK programs. As a vital member of the Loper Success Hub (LSH), the Assistant Director collaborates with other departments in the Hub, fostering a supportive environment for students with disabilities and giving them an opportunity to succeed. The person in this position also oversees education and outreach, provides leadership in the LSH, and coordinates regularly with faculty and staff in other UNK offices to serve students with disabilities. The person in this position provides 1-on-1 coaching to students with disabilities, helping them navigate challenges and connecting them to available services. The Assistant Director ensures compliance with ADA regulations and UNK operational guidelines, while supervising and training the DSS staff. This role requires close collaboration with departments in the LSH and other university offices to create a seamless support system for students with disabilities. The position also involves assessment and evaluation of program outcomes to measure the effectiveness and impact of services on student success, helping to continuously improve the support provided.

Disability Service Management: Develops and implements policies, procedures, and services for students with disabilities. Evaluates existing programs, services, techniques, and procedures, and establishes methods for implementation of programs.
Reviews and validates documentation of disabilities and determines accommodations, consulting with the LSH Senior Director when necessary.

Assessment: Coordinates the annual report on assessment outcomes and service effectiveness for students with disabilities. This process includes recommending changes to procedures, policies, and programming based on feedback and data. Ensures continuous improvement of services, aligning them with the evolving needs of students and the mission of the Loper Success Hub.

Direct Service: Provides direct, individualized services to students with disabilities, which includes identifying and implementing accommodation plans with an emphasis on promoting self-advocacy.
Provides coaching and advising for students with disabilities.
Serves as an advisor to a student organization that addresses concerns for students with disabilities, and enhances engagement.

Administrative Responsibilities and Employee Supervision: Responsible for planning and implementing events and services for students with disabilities, and to support the campus community.
Serves on LSH committees, acts as departmental representative on outside committees, and represents DSS during New Student Enrollment.
Trains and supervises DSS office staff.

Service outreach: Seeks and obtains the support of UNK faculty, staff and students. Endeavors to create a supportive environment for program services. · Acts as a student advocate. Delivers campus presentations and may deliver presentations to Nebraska schools, Educational Service Units, and others who request information about successful transition to college for students with disabilities.

Strategic Planning: In conjunction with the LSH Senior Director, develops input into the long-range planning for DSS and for the Loper Success Hub in relation to Student Affairs priorities, such as student satisfaction, retention, academic performance, and program improvement.

Requirements

• Start Date: 6/2/2025 - Approximate
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Interested applicants must apply online at https://unk.peopleadmin.com/postings/6070, uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Aaron Estes, Senior Director of Loper Success Hub at estesag@unk.edu.