Senior Director, Accessibility Resources

Job Profile Summary

Under general direction, this district-wide administrative position is responsible for the overall operation and management of the Office of Accessibility Resources and serves as the compliance officer Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This position will strategically lead campus initiatives by promoting awareness of disability issues and accessibility and provides guidance to Campus Divisions in complying with applicable county, state, and federal laws. Additionally, provide direct service to self-identified students with disabilities by promoting an accessible environment to ensure student access and success. Travel to campuses on related meetings and Disability services as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

  

Minimum Education:
Master’s degree in rehabilitation, counseling, special education, social work, psychology, psychiatry, disability and/or civil rights law or related field.

Minimum Experience/Training:
Eight years of professional experience in a college or university Accessibility Resources setting in accommodating college students of all disabilities, including five years of demonstrated management experience with budget oversight, personnel supervision and program development in higher education.
Experience in interpreting and applying Section 504 and the ADAAA in higher education setting preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Essential Functions:
Daily -15: Provides leadership and direction for the Accessibility Resources department and ensures an accessible and inclusive environment that welcomes students with disabilities and provides them with clear information and accessible materials in various formats. Serves as the primary resource to campus student disability issues and works collaboratively to identify, facilitate, and implement a vast array of student support services. Maintains the department’s budget.
Other, as Needed- 10%: Establishes short and long range strategic planning, program goals, and operating procedures for the department in alignment of those with the College. Conducts ongoing program and service assessment and evaluation to identify and eliminate potential barriers.
Daily -10%: Ensures college compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADAAA as related to student issues and maintains case files/confidential student records in line with FERPA and College protocol. Provides leadership for the college on digital media accessibility. Responsible for policy recommendation, implementation, and interpretation to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Daily -10%: Manages a caseload of direct service students, conducting intake interviews with prospective, new, and currently enrolled students who are interested in obtaining accommodations, and providing on-going case management for these students.
Daily -10%: Responsible for people management of the area, including recommendation of staffing, hiring, termination and discipline, setting performance standards and evaluating staff. Provides leadership for the staff in developing services for eligible students on a case-by-case basis.
Monthly -10%: Develops and delivers college-wide education, programming and in service training to increase awareness of relevant disability-related issues.
Monthly -10%: Collaborates with faculty to address program modification alternatives. Provides professional consultation regarding disability issues to all College offices and programs. Provides college-wide leadership and training on digital media accessibility.
Monthly -5%: Attends and participates in professional groups and committees; maintains knowledge, attends training, workshops and conference to maintain compliance with regulatory changes and best practices. Recommends learning strategies, adaptive/assistive technology, curriculum modifications and special test modifications to assist students with disabilities.
Daily -10%: Maintains partnership with high school transition representatives; as well as partnerships with community agencies that provide resources or opportunities for students with disabilities.
Monthly -5%: Prepares and compiles reports, evaluations, and surveys of program activities/services for students with disabilities as required by local, state and national government. Reviews findings and makes recommendations to Senior Leadership team.
Other, as Needed -5%: Performs other related duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff.
In-depth knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent inte