Assistant Director UAC

About the role

Brigham Young University (BYU), as the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. The University takes an active role in its Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Responsibilities

• Administer, plan, and develop policies and procedures aligned with the University’s mission and vision.
• Supervise, train, and support full-time coordinators; recruit, hire, and oversee graduate and undergraduate student staff, programs, committees, and weekly case conferences.
• Respond to disability-related inquiries and maintain a student caseload, determining disability status, functional limitations, reasonable accommodations, and academic plans, including diagnosing ADHD.
• Provide expertise in assistive technology and collaborate with testing facilities and campus partners related to student accommodations.
• Respond to faculty inquiries; develop and lead professional development, awareness programs, events, and committees related to disability services and accessibility.
• Provide consultation and guidance to faculty and staff on approved accommodation and disability-related practices.
• Collect, analyze, and report university and office metrics related to productivity, services, and outcomes.
• Represent the office in data collection and assessment efforts and lead preparation for strategic planning.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• A Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Disability Studies, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience supervising mental health, educational, disability services, accessibility services, or related professionals.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience conducting evaluations, disability assessments, case reviews, accommodation determinations, or related professional responsibilities in educational, clinical, rehabilitation, or disability services settings.

Preferred

• A licensed Ph.D. or Psy.D. Psychologist with a minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience.
• Three or more years of experience supervising mental health or educational professionals.
• Three or more years of experience conducting psychoeducational, psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, learning disability, or related evaluations.
• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience assessing and determining reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in higher education or similar settings.
• Experience providing consultation and leadership regarding complex disability-related cases, accommodation decisions, and accessibility compliance.

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans).
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually.
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Excellent medical/dental benefits.
• Short/long-term disability benefits.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Wellness Program.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

Pay

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

Schedule

The actual schedule offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors.