Director I, Disability Support Services
3 weeks ago
Position Summary
Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according toDiverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.
The Director manages the office of Disability Support Services across all campus locations by providing leadership, planning and supervision for the disability support function. The Director hires, trains, and supervises professional and support staff. The individual in this position directs transition outreach activities on all campuses, collaborates with Division of Learning to conduct pre- semester information/in- service training sessions for faculty and staff regarding ADA policies and practices, and keeps abreast of all pertinent laws and regulations relating to ADAAA issues.
Reports to: Dean, Financial Assistance and Retention
The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
* Negotiate and review all contractual agreements for Interpreters, and other functions of the department that requires contractual agreements.
* Develop and recommend policy and procedures relating to Disability Support Services.
* Provide external data to the college, State and Federal Government regarding individuals with disabilities.
* Supervisor the DSS coordinator staff and the Administrative Assistant.
* Prepare and manage annual budget for the department for all three counties which includes five different cost centers.
* Prepare with staff the Unit Strategic and Unit Assessment Plan.
* Ensure CSM'S policies and procedures align with all federal, state and all pertinent case laws, regulations and Dear Colleague letters relating to disability compliance.
* Keep abreast and provide expertise in the application of all relevant laws, case laws, agency guidance and best practice in the field and provide training and college-wide communication as needed.
* Advises senior leadership on emerging issues, laws, regulatory changes, and requirements pertaining to Americans Disability Act.
* Coordinate effort and take necessary steps to ensure that college wide compliance requirements are identified, implemented and when necessary.
* Recommend short term and long-term strategic initiatives for ADA compliance and disabilities Support services.
* Review VPAT'S completion process to access product accessibility. Support the ADA Coordinator and collaborate with Procurement to ensure vendors are providing the necessary VPAT'S.
* Ensure DSS efficiency in managing accommodations requests for students, faculty and staff.
* Resolve issues and concerns dealing with reasonable accommodations campus wide.
* Member of the Behavioral Review Team (BRT) to address behavioral issues relating to students and provide input specifically for students with disabilities.
* Chair the DSS Accommodations Committee and provide annual report with updates and recommendations to the President's Council on the college's compliance efforts.
* Work closely with the Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Public-School systems as well as working with our Home School community to support the transition services for accommodations.
* Diffuse and mediate difficult issues between students, faculty, staff, and parents
* Conduct and participate in intake interviews to determine eligibility for services and provide assistance to students with documented disabilities.
* Provide Disability Data to state and federal government and departments as requested.
* Review and evaluate diagnostic documentation to determine eligibility for services.
* Advocate for the needs of students and the DSS department.
* Develop educational programs and present information to the college community on disability and accessibility related issues.
* Develop and maintain DSS budget.
* Maintain a student caseload should need exist.
Additional Duties:
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Training
* Master's degree required.
* Minimum of three years' experience in higher education preferably Disability Support Services
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of ADA and other laws addressing the rights of people with disabilities, such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. § 794.
* Knowledge of diverse types of disabilities and appropriate post- secondary accommodations
* Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to individuals with disabilities in higher education.
* Adept at developing procedures and executing protocols.
* Demonstrated success developing and maintaining public-private sector partnerships with local community partners.
* Evidence of strong leadership ability and customer service skills.
* Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
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