Associate Director of Disability Resources

Stanford University School of Medicine is world renowned for leading edge education, research, patient care and medical advancements.

Within the Stanford School of Medicine, Educational Programs and Services (EPS) plays a central role in advancing the school's educational mission by supporting a broad community of students, trainees, and faculty across the medical education continuum. EPS partners with academic leaders to deliver high-quality programs that prepare future physicians and scientists while fostering innovation in medical education and ensuring an exceptional learning experience for every learner.

The Office of Student Success, housed within Educational Programs and Services (EPS), provides comprehensive, integrated, and responsive support to medical students across the Stanford School of Medicine. Our dedicated team of professionals and student advocates works collaboratively to foster the academic achievement and personal well-being of every student we serve.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an Associate Director of Disability Resources to provide strategic vision and leadership for student disability services within the Office of Student Success. Reporting to the Director of Student Success and working in partnership with the Assistant Dean for Accessible Learning, this position oversees individualized student accommodation determinations and drives programmatic development that advances accessibility and inclusion across the Stanford School of Medicine.

The Associate Director will collaborate with senior leadership to navigate complex, high-impact issues of university-wide scope, bringing advanced professional expertise, sound judgment, and a broad understanding of disability policy and practice. We welcome candidates who demonstrate a sustained commitment to equity and inclusion, fostering belonging, and partnerships with students from diverse backgrounds.

We're looking for a person who can be an active collaborator in our ongoing work:

• Engage directly with medical students to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging by removing or mitigating barriers to participation fully as a member of the Stanford community.
• Engaging with senior management and cross functional areas and academic departments toward equitable access.
• Remaining up-to-date on best practices and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Onsite Cadence

This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will include the option to telecommute from the Bay Area (a hybrid arrangement of 3 days on-site).

Core Duties:

• Manage the work of disability advising of students, processes, and projects, to implement the strategic goals of disability resources support.
• Identify, clarify, and resolve complex issues with university-wide scope and impact and substantial significance which may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring broad discretion and judgment.
• Provide strategic direction for and manage a major area, school, or cluster of student services programs, including forecasting, planning, and managing program budgets.
• Develop, analyze, measure effectiveness and oversee programs and tools for delivery of student services or programs.
• Review exceptions to university, program or unit policies and procedures, settle grievances. Make recommendations that may impact the unit's academic capabilities.
• May manage the direction of internal academic and administrative policy development for programs and operations. May serve as senior advisor to dean on programmatic and policy development.
• Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with university, academic and administrative policies within an organization or program. Recommend new internal policies, guidelines and procedures. Direct process improvement for organization or program.
• Lead university- or school-wide initiatives and campaigns; develop long range planning and policy development for a school or program.
• Represent school/department programs and initiatives at senior level meetings, conferences, and to both internal and external constituents.
• Evaluate and recommend the technological needs and effectiveness for delivery of student programs and services
• Identify, manage relationships, and negotiate with external and internal partners.

Education & Experience (Required):

Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in higher education setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required):

• User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing people.
• Understanding of underlying technological needs and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $121,000 to $150,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 7507
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: K
• Requisition ID: 109003
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible