Assistant Director Jobs in Utah

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The last day to submit an application for this position is July 10, 2026, by 11: 59pm MST.

Assistant Director, University Accessibility Center

This position will promote and facilitate disability access, equity, and advocacy on the BYU campus, and assists in the oversight of the Accessibility Center. This entails supervision of other full-time staff and part-time student employees, supporting unit programs, and representing the office to faculty, staff, and administration. The Assistant Director will also provide direct services to students through evaluating, determining, and providing accommodations to students. They will assist the Director of the University Accessibility Center (UAC) in the administration, strategic planning, and policy development of the Center, representing the office on committees and on projects.

What you’ll do in this position:

Administrative

• Assist the Director of the University Accessibility Center (UAC) with administration, strategic planning, and policy development aligned with the office’s mission and vision.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trainings, policies, and procedures; remain current on legal and technological advances in disability and accessibility.
• Supervise, train, and support full-time coordinators; recruit, hire, and oversee graduate and undergraduate student staff, programs, committees, and weekly case conferences.

Student Support

• 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.

Faculty/Staff Support

• 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.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• 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.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience supervising mental health, educational, disability services, accessibility services, or related professionals.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 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 Grade: 55

Typical Starting Pay: $92,000 - $119,000

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.

If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day.

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!