At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,
Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.
The Director of Student Access Services (SAS) provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and institutional expertise for the University's disability access and accommodation program. Reporting to the Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, the Director ensures that the University complies with applicable federal and state disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The Director serves as the University's primary subject matter expert on student disability accommodations, providing leadership in the interpretation and application of disability law, evaluating complex accommodation requests, overseeing disability documentation review, and ensuring consistent implementation of reasonable accommodations across the institution. The Director collaborates extensively with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Human Resources, General Counsel, faculty, and campus partners to promote equitable access, remove barriers to student participation, and foster an inclusive learning environment.
The Director is responsible for departmental leadership, supervision of professional staff, policy development, assessment, compliance, and continuous improvement of disability services in support of student success and institutional effectiveness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Disability Compliance and Accommodation Administration
Serve as the University's lead authority on student disability accommodations and accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations
Interpret and apply disability laws, regulations, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidance, and higher education best practices to ensure institutional compliance and equitable access
Oversee the review, interpretation, and evaluation of disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations and ensure legally sound, individualized accommodation decisions
Provide consultation and guidance to Accessibility Coordinators regarding complex disability documentation, accommodation requests, appeals, and student situations requiring advanced legal or clinical analysis
Ensure accommodations are implemented consistently, appropriately, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements while maintaining the integrity of the University's academic programs
Monitor evolving legal requirements, case law, regulatory guidance, and professional standards related to disability services and recommend changes to institutional policies, procedures, and practices
Leadership and Administration
Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for Student Access Services.
Collaborate with the Vice Provost, Academic Affairs to establish departmental goals, strategic priorities, operational plans, and annual objectives that align with institutional and Academic Affairs strategic plans
Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies,…