Director, Accessibility Resources for Students
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Berklee is seeking a collaborative and visionary leader to serve as the Director of Accessibility Resources for Students (ARS)a key member of the Student Success leadership team dedicated to fostering a community where every student can thrive.
The Director leads a dynamic team that empowers students with disabilities and advances equity inclusion and innovation across Berklees global campuses. This role ensures that all studentsregardless of abilityhave the resources support and access needed to reach their full creative and academic potential.
Key Responsibilities
The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Berklees Accessibility Resources for Students (ARS) team which includes the MIND Neurodiversity Program Academic Coaching Accommodated Testing Assistive Technology and Alternate Format this role the Director will:
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for accessibility that aligns with Berklees mission Accessibility Framework and Student Success priorities.
- Supervise a dedicated team of seven staff members and oversee student employees.
- Ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504 regulations and serve as Berklees Section 504 Coordinator.
- Partner with faculty staff and students to promote universal design and inclusive teaching practices.
- Oversee programs and services across all Berklee campuses including Boston Valencia and NYC.
- Manage budgets assess program effectiveness and lead professional development initiatives.
- Represent Berklee in regional and national professional networks related to accessibility and disability services.
What Berklee is Looking For
The ideal candidate brings expertise in higher education accessibility leadership experience and a passion for empowering students to succeed in a creative learning environment. They have:
- A masters degree in Education Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience supporting the disability community.
- Strong knowledge of ADA and Section 504 and best practices in higher education accessibility.
- Proven success in supervising staff and leading mission-driven initiatives.
- Excellent communication collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
- (Preferred) Experience in arts education and/or supporting neurodivergent students.
Why Berklee
Berklee is a global leader in contemporary music and performing arts educationhome to a diverse community of artists educators and innovators. Working here means:
- Contributing to a mission-driven student-centered institution that celebrates creativity and inclusion.
- Leading work that has a direct impact on access equity and student success.
- Collaborating with passionate colleagues who care deeply about artistry innovation and education.
- Enjoying a culture that supports flexibility professional growth and work-life balance.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits program including:
- Health dental and vision coverage
- Generous time-off policies
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Retirement planning resources
- Wellness programs and family support
- Access to concerts and performances across campus
If youre ready to champion accessibility and inclusion in an environment that thrives on creativity and collaboration Berklee invites you to apply.
Hiring Range: $92000 to $108000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.
Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call .
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
StaffRequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
Berklee is the premier institute of music and the performing arts, offering degrees at its campuses in Boston, New York City, and Valencia, Spain, and online.
