Director, Disability Support Services

Director, Disability Support Services

Exempt

Full Time

37.5

M-F 8:30-5

19

$87,812

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 person directly supervises three Disability Support Services Counselors, the Interpreter Coordinator, the Assistive Technology/Accommodated Testing Specialist, the Associate Director, Project Access, and the administrative assistant. 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, 8 peer mentors/tutors and an administrative assistant. 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.

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.

The Director is also an integral part of the college’s ASSIST (Assessment and Intervention for Students Team) and is a member of both the core ASSIST team and the expanded team. The Director serves on other college committees as requested, plans and leads DSS staff meetings, plans and attends AS&CS all staff meetings and attends VPSS director meetings.

The Director also collaborates with various off campus agencies that provide support to individuals with disabilities, works cooperatively with local high schools, colleges and universities, and actively participates in local professional associations.

Master’s degree

3

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Special Education or related field
• At least three years college advising, advocacy, and counseling experience (preferably with one year supervisory experience)
• 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
• Prefer sign language/interpreting skills or experience coordinating interpreters
• 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
• Occasional weekend programs required
• May need to work evening and weekend hours as needed and for special events

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job
• Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college’s sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Fast paced, busy environment. Ability to deal with crisis situations with a diverse group of students. Ability to deal with continual interruptions requiring concurrent management of numerous assignments and responsibilities. Frequent high stress conditions. Occasional travel. Willingness to work remotely when necessarily.

Yes

Student Development (Div)

Academic/Student Support & Career Services

B169P

1

05/05/2023

04/20/2023

No

Staff

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. 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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