The position will serve to operationalise OAI’s commitment to providing support to students with disabilities in accordance with LUMS and HEC’s policies, and liaison with stakeholders across campus to ensure smooth implementation of the accessibility policies, supporting students, faculty, and staff.

• Take a leadership role in developing, implementing, reviewing, and revising practices, services, policies, and strategic initiatives related to Academic Accommodations, Accessibility, and Disability Inclusion across LUMS.
• Provide institutional leadership in advancing an inclusive disability culture at LUMS by identifying systemic barriers, proposing evidence-based interventions, and contributing to the university’s broader accessibility and inclusion agenda.
• Lead and collaborate with team members and other departments to devise and implement plans that create a more accessible and inclusive experience for students, faculty, and staff across the university.
• Oversee coordination between students, OAI, the Accessibility Committee, and facilitators supporting students/employees with disabilities.
• Conduct and support research initiatives related to disability inclusion, accessibility practices, assistive technologies, and campus climate to inform policy development and enhance institutional practices.
• Assess, monitor, and improve the overall disability climate at LUMS through data-driven evaluations, stakeholder engagement, benchmarking of best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare, maintain, and update website material and communication resources related to accessibility and accommodations.
• In consultation with the Director, develop and implement quality-based assessment processes to evaluate and improve the Academic Accommodation program and related services.
• Design and incorporate technological innovations, assistive technologies, and process enhancements in support of Academic Accommodation and accessibility services.
• Maintain records of interactions with students with disabilities and analyse the effectiveness of accommodations; compile reports and analyse data related to accommodations, compliance, accessibility outcomes, and program efficacy.
• Collect and maintain institutional data to evaluate and measure program impact, identify trends, and guide strategic decision-making. Review emerging assistive technologies and research, with a particular focus on learning alternatives and accessibility solutions for students with disabilities.
• Develop and deliver awareness campaigns, workshops, and mandatory trainings across the LUMS community to strengthen disability awareness, build capacity, and foster an environment where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and supported.
• Represent and advocate for accessibility and disability inclusion initiatives within relevant university committees, forums, and institutional activities as required.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director.

• Good understanding of general-purpose and specialised LLM-based AI tools
• MS Office Suite: Excellent command of the core functions of MS Office and Google productivity suites
• Research Fundamentals: Grasp of concepts and techniques in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Communication: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively in both written (English and Urdu) and spoken forms.
• Time Management and Organisation: Capacity to plan activities, meet deadlines, and keep work structured.
• Interpersonal Communication: Collaborating effectively with others, including building relationships and resolving conflicts.

• Collaborative Mindset: Actively participates in team decision-making processes and engages thoughtfully with all stakeholders.
• Diversity Champion: Demonstrates actions that create an inclusive and supportive work and learning environment, respecting differences.
• Adaptability: Can handle pressure and maintain performance in tight deadline situations.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Prioritisation and Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, identifying urgent tasks and juggling responsibilities.

Bachelor’s(hons) or Master’s degree in a relevant field of study, preferably education, psychology, or social sciences.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience (academic/learning-related roles) in educational contexts.
• Experience with inclusive pedagogy, learning design, supporting (differently abled) students in mainstream education institutions, working with diverse stakeholders, ideally in the Higher Education context.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.