Director of Access Center

Title : Director of Access Center

Institution : Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary :

Provide leadership coordination and advocacy for the Access Center. Facilitate equal access to post-secondary education for students with disabilities. Ensure the provision of quality necessary and appropriate services to all students in accordance with federal and state laws Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) policy.

Job Duties :

Oversee and provide assistance support and consultation for all registered students with disabilities. Review plan develop and implement policies services accommodations and procedures in collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities. Review documentation to determine appropriate accommodations for students consistent with their documentation. Arrange for the implementation of these accommodations. Supervise staff and student employees. Provide disability awareness and professional development training for faculty staff and administration. Provide consultation to faculty staff and administration regarding academic accommodations compliance with legal responsibilities as well as instructional programmatic and physical modifications. Prepare and manage departmental budget including seeking grant funding. Serve as Vol States Accessibility Chair on TBRs required campus access team. Coordinate TBRs required annual course audit including selecting the academic program for audit training faculty participating in the audit and uploading audit data. Chair of the Accessibility Compliance Task Force. Coordinate VSCCs accessibility training educational opportunities and projects. Ensure College meets all accessibility standards and complete all required reporting to TBR. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Special Education Counseling Education or related field.

Three years experience working with special populations in higher education or other related experience in education or social services.

Two years of leadership experience either in directly managing employees or project management.

Preferred Qualifications :

Five years experience working with special populations in higher education or other related experience in education or social services.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of state and federal regulations including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of grant funding and educational programs.

Must have knowledge of DSM V diagnosis and interpretation of educational psychological medical documentation and effective uses for educational intervention.

Must be able to determine how a students documented functional limitations may impact the completion of specific course work and determine reasonable accommodations in order to meet essential course requirements.

Excellent writing and documentation skills.

Pay Rate : $62385 - $77981 annual salary depending on experience

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following :

• Insurance : Health Dental Vision Life Disability (long and short term) FSA / HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance : Fee Waiver Spouse / Dependent Discounts Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options : State of TN Pension (TCRS) 401a 401K with up to $50 / month match 403b and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays / Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 62385 - 77981