Assistant Director - Disability Support Services

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand without students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate approved technology and disability accommodations in the classroom for students with disabilities at the Indianapolis Campus. This position is also responsible for coordinating with other department as necessary for access to all materials in alternative formats including books, tests, and class notes. This position will also provide additional support services within DSS to students with disabilities as needed, which include outreach, retention support, disability awareness, equipment tracking, and coordinating support from community agencies when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate access needs like assistive tech software, alt text for course materials, approve access accommodations, and provide support for disability access.
• Work with campus programs, Instructors and staff to ensure an equal experience for all students.
• Helps with disability awareness and guidance in accommodation and support provision.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Candidate must possess patience and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a diverse population
• Good customer service and interpersonal communication skill to work effectively.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with vision barriers
• Technology knowledge especially with accessibility features
• Excellent coordination and multi-tasking abilities
• Knowledge of providing access to students in a post-secondary environment

Preferred Qulifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferrably in Human Services, psychology, special education, or related service field.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Starting Salary Range: $42,000/annually

Classification:  E-1 (exempt)

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.