Director, Accessibility Resources for Students

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 Berklee’s global campuses. This role ensures that all students—regardless of ability—have the resources, support, and access needed to reach their full creative and academic potential.

Key Responsibilities
The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Berklee’s Accessibility Resources for Students (ARS) team, which includes the MIND Neurodiversity Program, Academic Coaching, Accommodated Testing, Assistive Technology, and Alternate Format services. In this role, the Director will:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for accessibility that aligns with Berklee’s 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 Berklee’s 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 master’s 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 education—home 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 you’re ready to champion accessibility and inclusion in an environment that thrives on creativity and collaboration, Berklee invites you to apply.

Hiring Range: $92,000 to $108,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.
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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 [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*