Director Disability Support Services

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Job Description:
The Director's function is to provide leadership for the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) and the Project Access program and to ensure programmatic and physical accessibility for students with disabilities. The Director is responsible for strategic planning, budget development, hiring, scheduling, training and evaluating staff.
This position works closely with faculty, staff, and administrators of the college to ensure that students with disabilities are appropriately accommodated in all aspects of their college experience. The Director is responsible for the development of policies and procedures that address the needs and concerns of students with disabilities and ensure campus compliance to all applicable federal laws. The Director also serves as a consultant on all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act issues affecting students. The Director is responsible for assisting in and preparing necessary materials in Office of Civil Rights investigations with respect to disability.
This person directly supervises the Assistant Director, three Disability Support Services Counselors, the Interpreter Coordinator, the Assistive Technology/Accommodated Testing Specialist, the Assistive Technology/Accommodated Testing Assistant, the Associate Director of Project Access, and the Office Associate. The Director also indirectly supervises approximately 20 free-lance sign language interpreters, 10 reader/writer/proctors, three work- study students and Project Access staff which includes 10 part-time teachers, a counselor, eight peer mentors/tutors and an office associate. The Director also supervises any ancillary staff /outside contractors that may be working for DSS as a part of grant projects or agreements with community agencies.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Counseling, Special Education or related field
At least three years college advising, advocacy, and counseling experience
Must have at least one year of supervisory and/or managerial experience required
Knowledge of laws protecting persons with disabilities such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504
Experience assessing students' documentation of disability and prescribing appropriate accommodations, preferably on the college level
Ability to establish working relationships with local human services agencies
Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Access
Familiarity with Colleague Student System and the use of Ellucian Student Planning is highly desirable
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
May need to work evening and weekend hours as needed and for special events
All employees must comply with college's COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirement, regardless of telework status. In instances where employees fail to comply, supervisors will be notified, as failure to comply is a violation of the employee code of conduct. Progressive disciplinary action will be taken, including verbal and written warnings, and up to and including suspension and termination.
Additional Information:
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule: M-F; 8:30-5:00, May need to work evening and weekend hours as needed and for special events

Compensation: $80,552 plus excellent medical & dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and paid leave

Grade: 19

FLSA Status: Exempt

Open Until Filled

Best Consideration: March 11, 2022
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
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Application Instructions:
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible to work at HCC to include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please submit the following:
Completed Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full)
Resume
Cover Letter

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