Director of Campus Communication and Access

Responsibilities

• Manage the program budget. Develop contracts and MOUs and partner with the business office when preparing and verifying bi-weekly payroll, vendor invoices, and transfers. Maintain financial records, compile data, and prepare reports.
• Function as a leader and member of the Disability and Access department, assisting with general functions of the office and special projects as assigned.
• Participate on university and external committees and advisory boards related to communication access, disability, and accessibility.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience providing or coordinating communication-access services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or DeafBlind individuals (e.g., sign language interpreting, CART/captioning coordination, or comparable work).
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience, including hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling staff interpreters, contract interpreters, or similar service-provider teams.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, and related federal and Texas accessibility laws as they apply to communication access in postsecondary education settings.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and demonstrated ability to communicate directly with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive student and employee records consistent with FERPA and University document retention requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively and respectfully with people from a

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Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Director of Campus Communication and Access ---- Hiring Department: Disability and Access ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jun 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Purpose The Director of Campus Communication and Access leads accessibility services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind students, employees, and visitors at the University of Texas at Austin. This leadership role oversees interpreter and captioning services, coordinates accommodations for classrooms and major campus events, supervises interpreter staff, manages budgets and contracts, and ensures compliance with ADA and FERPA requirements. The Director collaborates with faculty, technology teams, and university departments to facilitate access across campus while maintaining a student caseload and supporting disability-related initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in accessibility services, ASL, interpreter coordination, and staff supervision.

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