(NAME-MCE) Director of Disability Support Services Auburn WA

[Anselmo Villanueva]

 Director of Disability Support Services

Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site
near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma.
The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes
11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs
over 1000 full and part-time staff.  Green River Community College
recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff
contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for
student achievement.

http://www.greenriver.edu/hr/positions/exempt_admin/active/DirofDSS.htm

Director of Disability Support Services

($46,000 - $51,000)

Reports to: Dean of Student Services and Retention

Department: Disability Support Services

Position Type: Exempt
	

Opens:  June 27, 2008
	

Closes: July 21, 2008

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Director of Disability Support Services is responsible for the
leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for the College's
comprehensive disability support services program. The Director
provides enrolled and perspective students with disabilities, equal
access and the opportunity to participate in college programs,
services, and activities. The individual in this position works
collaboratively with college administration, faculty, and students to
create a strong, supportive and inclusive environment for students
with disabilities and is responsible for planning, implementing, and
evaluating academic accommodations.

This position authorizes legally mandated accommodations and provides
academic advising and referrals to campus and community resources; and
investigates ways to increase students with disabilities
representation and enhance persistence and graduation rates. The
Director of Disability Support Services also performs administrative
functions such as budget management, strategic planning, policy
development, customer service, and assessment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Leadership and Strategic Direction:

    * Consult with campus community in addressing issues of
recruitment and retention of students with disabilities; facilitate
activities, programs, and dialogue campus-wide to promote disability
throughout the college community.
    * Act as liaison to the GRCC campus in terms of program content,
policies and procedures; develop and implement new procedures and
exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and
regulations.
    * Develop and foster relationships with staff and faculty to
promote professional development opportunities and curriculum
development in the areas of disability support services.
    * Provide leadership and guidance to advisors and student clubs;
implement disability programs and activities in collaboration with
student leaders.
    * Act as a resource for disability support services, e.g.
participate in student leadership training, Center for Teaching and
Learning workshops and develop partnerships with community agencies.
    * Supervise disability records management with strict attention to
protection of confidentiality of all student records and in accordance
to FERPA regulations. Maintain records on GRCC students with
disabilities and monitor as appropriate the academic progress of
students.
    * Supervise recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation,
training, evaluation, and termination of DSS personnel who provide
services such as program coordination, visual or sign-language
interpreters, mobility assistance, testing assistance, readers,
scribes and proctors.
    * Other duties as assigned.

Coordination Responsibilities:

    * Provide institutional compliance with state and federal
regulations (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), RCW28B.10.910-16)
      Coordinate and facilitate the GRCC ADA committee to identify and
resolve access and compliance issues.
    * Works collaboratively with other student services departments to
set up any support services which may be beneficial for students who
have disabilities that are not provided by Disability Support
Services.
    * Collaborate with the campus ADA Compliance Officer on policies,
procedures, and other matters related to providing equal access to
students within the academic classroom; Assist with ADA compliance of
buildings, parking, classroom setups, etc.
    * Work closely with campus community to create a welcoming and
inclusive campus.
    * Seek alternative funding opportunities through grant writing and
active participation in campus grant initiatives.
    * Participate in campus meetings including but not limited to
department meetings, Student Services Leadership, President's
Commission on Diversity, ADA committee or meetings as directed by
supervisor in order to hear campus concerns and offer program
services.
    * Manage/maintain inventory of materials and assistive equipment
that can be used as auxiliary aids for students.
    * Maintain accurate records of office operations and budget
expenses to satisfy various reporting and auditing requirements and
funding proposals.
    * Administer continual program improvement efforts; including
evaluative program assessment and revision.
    * Other duties as assigned.

Program Responsibilities:

    Policy and Procedural Responsibilities:

        * Interpret, advise and implement policy and procedures in
order to comply with federal and state law with regards to access and
disability accommodation.
          Maintain accurate records of office operations and budget
expenses to satisfy various reporting and auditing requirements and
funding proposals; prepare and maintain administrative records and
reports.
        * Evaluate disability documentation from qualified
professionals. Conduct intake interviews with prospective, newly
admitted, and currently enrolled students who are interested in
obtaining disability accommodations; inform students of special
services available to them for remediation, academic assistance, and
other needs.
        * Authorize reasonable accommodation plans for disability of
individual students, and consult as appropriate with staff, faculty,
advisors, and administrators. Provide initial academic advising,
referrals to campus and community resources and perform on-going case
management for students with disabilities.

    Training and Development:

        * Develop/provide orientation, workshops/seminars, and other
training for faculty and staff to disseminate disability information
to assure compliance with the ADA and Section 504. Act as an
information resource for students, faculty and staff and the
community.
        * Offer trainings to faculty and staff on emergency evacuation
for people with disabilities, Universal Design of Student Services and
instruction, how to manage students with challenging behaviors,
assistive technology, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    * Master's Degree required in student development, social work,
counseling, disability studies, vocational rehabilitation education,
or related field.
    * Outstanding commitment and significant experience working with
students with disability populations.
    * Two years experience in an educational setting providing direct
service to students with disabilities.
    * Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and implement
professional development workshops.
    * Familiarity of ADA, Section 504/508 of the Vocational
Rehabilitation Act, and the Washington Core Services
(RCW28B.10.910-.916).
    * Demonstrated skill and competency in data-gathering, analysis,
synthesis and problem-solving skills.
    * Demonstrated supervisory experience.
    * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    * Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PCs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    * Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in a college or
university setting
    * Established record of experience in working with
underrepresented students.
    * Experience advising student groups.
    * Assessment and budget oversight.
    * Grant Writing experience.

The desired candidate will also demonstrate:

    * The ability to contribute to the College's commitment to
diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and
appreciation.
    * Ethics, integrity, confidentiality and sound professional judgment.
    * Strong administrative skills.
    * The ability to effectively convey ideas and information verbally
and in writing using language that is appropriate to both the
complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the
reader.
    * Proven track record of strong organizational, communication,
follow-through, and problem-solving abilities.
    * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in
the interests of a diverse student body and campus community.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is an exempt position with an annual salary range of $46,000 to
$51,000.  Position includes an excellent state benefits package
(health and dental plans, participation in TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan,
24 vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays per year, and 12 sick days
per year).  Other fringe benefits include tuition exemption,
convenient daycare, and on-campus fitness center.  Occasional work
occurs during the evenings and on weekends.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  An application packet may be requested by
contacting the Office of Human Resources at (253)833-9111, extension
3320, email, hr at greenriver.edu, or www.greenriver.edu/hr.  To receive
full consideration, application should be submitted to GRCC Human
Resources by the closing date.  Completed applications must consist
of:

   1.

      Green River Community College Application [Link to document in
MS Word  or PDF]
   2.

      Demographic Data Form  [Your voluntary cooperation is appreciated.]
   3. Current resume/vita
   4. Cover letter giving specific examples from work experience for
each item listed under specific duties, minimum, and preferred
qualifications (maximum 3 pages)

Please submit all application materials on plain white bond paper (no
cardstock or colored paper).  Please do not staple materials and
please do not submit materials other than those listed above.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Other unsolicited
materials will not be shared with the selection committee and will not
be returned to the applicant.  Applicants are encouraged to submit
materials as soon as possible.  Applicants who fax or e-mail materials
must then forward original signed materials.  The completed
application package and all materials submitted with it become the
property of the college and will not be returned.

    Mail application materials to:

    Office of Human Resources

    Green River Community College

    12401 - S.E. 320th St.

    Auburn, WA  98092-3699

Selection Procedure: A selection committee will screen all
applications.  Candidates maybe contacted on a conference call.
Selected candidates will be invited for personal interviews.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  Green River Community College is a
committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under
an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its
diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants,
ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY,
PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is
the responsibility of applicants selected for interview to notify the
college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability
covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additional information about Green River Community College at:
http://www.greenriver.edu/