Director, Student Disability Services

Director, Student Disability Services

Reports to: President

Summary: Responsible for providing leadership and direction to the organization in all aspects of ADA Compliance and Disability Services.

Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience required. Master's degree in education or related discipline preferred. Demonstrated experience in working with students with disabilities. Ability to communicate and disseminate information to multiple sites. In depth knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Sections 503 and 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

* Serve as primary resource and advisor to the Institute for all issues related to ADA compliance and disability accommodation for students. Collaborates with Human Resources to provide accommodation services to staff.

* Develop comprehensive programs serving students, employees, applicants for employment and visitors to ensure retention and academic success.

* Ensure dissemination throughout the campuses of applicable policies and procedure..

* Recruit, train and supervise tutors, note takers and other relevant staff.

* In consultation with appropriate professionals, makes recommendations/decisions on accommodation requests.

* Develops and facilitates a comprehensive assessment plan to evaluate programs and services including development of student learning outcomes as identified by best practices for students with disabilities.

* Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

* Generates campus-wide programming for students with disabilities and to increase sensitivity throughout.

* Performs related duties as assigned.