Director, Disability Resources and Accessibility

Position Title: Director, Disability Resources and Accessibility   Department: Student Affairs

Title of Immediate Supervisor/Leader to Whom This Position Reports: Vice President & Dean of Students

*Expected Daily Work Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm    *Expected Weekly Work Schedule: Monday – Friday           

* College offices are normally open from 8:00 AM until 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. However, due to the nature of responsibility to the student body, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening or weekend hours. Non-exempt employees will normally work 8 hours per day.  Overtime (any hours in excess of 40 per week) for non-exempt employees is required to be approved, in advance by the department supervisor.  Exempt employees will typically work at least 40 hours per week and such additional time as may be reasonably required to fulfill the obligations of their position description.  Such additional work may include evenings and weekends and should be described in this document.

Summary of this position:

Provide leadership for programs, services, and resources that enhance student success for students with disabilities. Partner with colleagues to provide learning opportunities for campus constituencies designed to decrease barriers for students, increase access to learning experiences in and out of the classroom, and positively impact student success in all realms. . Collaborate with constituencies across campus in meeting the needs of students.

Minimum Qualifications Required: (please be specific and respond to every question; indicate none if not applicable)

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Special Education, Disability Studies, Human Resources, Social Justice, or related field, required.

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• 3+ years’ experience providing disability resources and services within higher education setting.   
• Demonstrated exceptional organization, planning, problem-solving, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competency in providing disability resources in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA-AA, Section 504/508, and the Fair Housing Act.
• Experience in working with students of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to navigate a diverse customer base from varying cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to educate and communicate effectively with all levels of students, staff, faculty, and administration.

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License