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Director of Accessibility and Student Success

Treasure Valley Community College

Job Description

 

Full Job Description

 

TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success.

PAY - $52,000 LOCATION - Ontario, Oregon
JOB TYPE – Full-time DEPARTMENT – Student Services
DEADLINE – Open until filled REPORTS TO – Vice President of

Student Services



This position will determine and coordinate direct and indirect services to students and campus visitors with disabilities at all TVCC locations; provide assistance with campus compliance of protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment (ADAA), Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable federal and state civil rights legislation. This position will also be responsible for management and supervision of the operations of the Student Success Center and will coordinate with outside agencies and campus departments on accommodation and accessibility issues. Assist with the administration and facilitation of a comprehensive student intervention process.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

MANDATORY: Bachelors degree in related discipline (learning disabilities, special education, education, psychology, education psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or another directly related field). Three (3) years of experience working with people with disabilities, preferably at the post-secondary level. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to serving people with disabilities in postsecondary education. Demonstrated ability and/or
experience in administration and supervision of a program. Organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple demands and projects, and meet deadlines; strong customer service orientation; attention to detail is essential as well as excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication. Knowledgeable of placement, assessment, and standardized testing tools. Experience facilitating and proctoring college
level exams and professional testing.

 

PREFERRED: Masters degree in related discipline. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ADA/504 Compliance: Provide direct service to individuals at all TVCC locations with a wide-range of needs related to disabilities or accommodations including those with chronic

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of Accessibility and

Student Success

physical or mental health conditions; review documentation for the purposes of determining appropriate, reasonable accommodations; conduct intake meetings, assisting in coordinating accommodations between the faculty/staff, student, and the office including assisting with the Testing Center and assistive technology demands; promote a positive, student-centered, success-orientated atmosphere for students with disabilities, promote and
support inclusive activities and policies in response to federal mandates of non-discrimination. Specifically including, but not limited to:

  • Works directly with current and prospective students representatives, licensed medical professionals, case workers, foster parents, Adjudicators.
  • Membership in professional development networks such as ORAHEAD.
  • Review documentation of disability, including psychological, medical, academic and educational assessments, and recommend reasonable accommodations for students.
  • Coordinate services and equipment necessary for reasonable accommodation, including assistive technology and software in the assistive technology labs.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of changing practices and legislation in the field of disability services.
  • Assist with institutional policy development related to disability services.

 

Education and Training: Provide consultation and training for campus staff, faculty, students, etc. regarding the rights and responsibilities of all campus community members and guests with disabilities or accommodations in a higher education setting. Maintain a working knowledge of changing practices and legislation in the field. Specifically including, but not limited to:

  • Identify and collaborate with public and private entities that provide services, assistance or information to students with disabilities, including other postsecondary institutions, social service agencies, secondary schools, etc. Develop and implement program orientations and other transition and success activities for students with disabilities and their parents.
  • Develop and implement program orientations and other transition and success activities for students with disabilities and their parents.
  • Keep professionally currently by participating in department and college-wide activities and training, and, when appropriate, regional and national meetings

 


Administrative: This position requires the direct day-to-day management of the Success Center and will be responsible for record-keeping and confidentiality of student information within the Success Center. Contribute to student services and administrative planning to increase the overall accessibility of physical spaces, technologies, universal design, etc. Serve as a standing member on the TVCC C.A.R.E. team, DEI committee and other
appropriate college committees as deemed necessary. Specifically including but not limited
to:

  • Works closely with our contracted mental health provider. Not only in referrals, but also with student referrals.
  • Set up and maintain a database system for monitoring and reporting on the number students with disabilities, their needs and effectiveness of service delivery for program improvement purposes.
  • Assist in Administering and Facilitating the all Student Intervention Process with the appropriate departments.
  • Assist with budget development and prioritizing of resource allocations; guide long range planning efforts for disability accommodations and accessibility.
  • Serve as a Title IX investigator and complete annual Title IX training.


Testing/Success Center: Supervision of Ontario Test Center proctors/tutors, and/or other approved personnel, whose responsibility is the implementation of test proctoring for testing services provided by the Ontario TVCC Testing Center, including testing accommodations for all students registered with the office. Specifically including but not limited to:

  • Must be a certified proctor or test administrator in all professional and educational
testing platforms used by TVCC.
  • Promote a positive, student-centered, success-oriented atmosphere in the
department and program.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, Professional, exempt position.

BENEFITS
Benefits include medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents, Oregon retirement plan as well as 160 hours of annual vacation leave, 16 hours of annual personal leave and 8 hours per month of sick leave accrual.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A complete application file consists of the following:

  • A letter of interest stating how you are qualified to perform the duties of the position.
  • A resume
  • College transcripts (copies are acceptable at this time)
  • A TVCC application for employment. A pdf fillable application may be downloaded at
www.tvcc.cc/hr/jobs.cfm
  • If applicable, a completed DD Form 214 in order to establish veteran preference per

OAR 839-006-0445 and OAR 839-006-0450(3)

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: All application materials should be submitted or mailed to:
HR@tvcc.cc or Human Resources, Treasure Valley Community College, 650 College Boulevard, Ontario, OR 97914.

NOTE: If you are unable to supply any requested application information by the deadline, please notify the HR office, otherwise your application may be deemed incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted with the application become the property of TVCC and will be retained in accordance with employment procedures. The College reserves the right to reject all applicants and ask for a re-opening of the position or make
a direct appointment.

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