Director - Access and Disability Services

Job description

General Function: Responsible for the administration and leadership of ADS. Oversees the provision of legally mandated accommodations and specialized instructional programs for students with disabilities. Hires, supervises and evaluates departmental staff. Develops and manages departmental budget including applicable grants. Liaisons with other college departments, faculty, community organizations and state/federal agencies. Plays a lead role in raising awareness and educating the college community about serving students with disabilities and related college services. Administrative Leadership: Provides administrative direction for the provision of access, accommodations and instructional programs for students with disabilities, in collaboration with the Manager, Deaf Institute and Accommodation Services. Directly oversees the operations of Learning Services, Counseling, and administrative support staff within ADS. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates part-time faculty and full and part-time staff in the above areas. Makes personnel and staffing recommendations. Coordinates with other College departments (i.e., Admissions, Center for New Students, Testing Center, etc.) for the r...