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Inside Higher Ed

Director, Disability Services

Inside Higher Ed, Palos Hills, Illinois, United States, 60465

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Overview

Director, Disability Services – Center for Disability Services. Work location: ALL SITES. Status: Full Time. Hours: General Hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Schedule may vary for coverage needs, events, or other college commitments. Salary range: $70,074.00/yr – $93,746.00/yr. Benefits: Administrative (ACMS) Position with a comprehensive benefits plan. Responsibilities

Establishes short and long-range goals for the Center for Disability Services that align with the Student Development Division goals and Moraine Valley Strategic Plan. Performs administrative tasks for program implementation, including budgeting, personnel management, procurement of resources and third-party services. Develops, implements, and evaluates a service delivery system to provide timely and responsive support for students with disabilities. Meet with students for initial appointments, develop approved accommodation plans, and consult with students and faculty/staff to ensure ongoing access. Carry a regular caseload of students. Develops annual plans and continuous quality improvement plans; writes and provides various reports. Collaborates with Deans, faculty, and academic staff to develop academic interventions that support student success for students with disabilities. Works with IT and campus stakeholders to recommend, purchase, and install assistive technology access to electronic campus resources for individuals with disabilities. Develops liaisons with faculty, community agencies, and other educational institutions regarding disability services. Oversees collaboration with high school partners to engage high school students in visit opportunities and manages the CDS new student intake process. Provides professional development for faculty, administrators, and staff to increase awareness of the needs of students with disabilities. Pursues and administers grants and alternative revenue resources related to disability services. When assigned, assists with the review and investigation of complaints related to campus accessibility and non-discrimination of individuals with disabilities. Serves on the Student Development Supervisor’s Council and other division/college committees as assigned. Provides supervision and leadership to CDS staff. Performs related duties as assigned. Education/Experience

Master’s degree in counseling, special education, social work, or related field. Minimum three to five (3-5) years of full-time experience in a college/university Disability Services office. Prior community college experience is highly desirable. Qualifications

Demonstrated experience and knowledge providing accommodations to college students. Highly developed skill in reviewing and addressing complex student concerns. Advanced proficiency in use of a Student Information System and/or software system designed for Disability Services. Record of successful working relations with students, faculty, staff and stakeholders. Strong collaborative leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A commitment to providing quality services to promote student learning, student development and student success. Preferred

Experience supervising a disability services office/department. Experience with budgeting and grants management. Administrative/management experience in a community college setting. Supervisory experience overseeing unionized employees helpful. Position Details

Position Status: Full Time Hours: General Hours – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm; schedule may vary for coverage needs, events, or other college commitments. Salary/Wage: $70,074–$93,746 plus exceptional benefits Hourly/Salary: Salaried Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance and optional life Disability insurance Tuition reimbursement and tuition waiver SURS Retirement plan Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, personal days, bereavement days Tax-sheltered annuity plans Application Instructions

Please apply online using jobs.morainevalley.edu. Do not use third-party sites to submit your application. For best consideration, apply prior to the review date. For more information, contact 708-974-5704 or hr@morainevalley.edu.

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