Manager of Accessibility Services Job Columbia area,South Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Manager of Accessibility Services

Columbia College - Columbia, SC 29203

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Description

The primary role of the Manager of Accessibility Services is to support the needs of students with disabilities by ensuring equal access to educational programs, services, and facilities at Columbia College. The Manager of Accessibility Services manages the approval process for accommodation and works with faculty and staff to improve accessibility services. The Manager of Accessibility Services ensures that Columbia College maintains compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation.

The Manager of Accessibility Services is responsible for conducting needs assessments, reporting on program effectiveness and providing assessments for all accreditations.

The Manager of Accessibility Services also works closely with the leadership of Student Success, Faculty and Staff to ensure all students are provided with academic and professional development resources that foster successful behaviors and habits, while also increasing access to resources at Columbia College and in the community.

Student Success supports the Columbia College mission by providing services and resources that empower all Columbia College students to explore and identify their academic and professional passions while acquiring the skills, experiences and connections needed to thrive academically and graduate prepared for their postgraduation goals. The department comprises three functional areas:
Accessibility Services, Academic Advising, and Career Services.

This position plays an important role in Columbia College's retention efforts, and focuses on creating an academically, socially, and physically accessible environment for all students by removing barriers to learning. The Manager of Accessibility Services reports to the Dean of Library, Learning, & Student Success. The candidate is expected to have flexibility scheduling to meet the needs of the College.

Columbia College is a liberal arts college that is committed to creating a learning community that values diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who will be innovative in teaching, leadership, and research while building collaborative relationships in the college and profession.

Columbia College offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

Serve as the campus's ADA Manager:

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Columbia College recognizes a student with a disability as anyone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Manage the accommodation process:

Reviewing and interpreting documentation that substantiates disabilities.

Conducting intake interviews.

Determining eligibility for services and appropriate accommodation for students with faculty for classroom modifications.

Mange the processing of accommodation letters for new applicants and returning students each semester.

Manage the provision of services that may include, but are not limited to:

Academic accommodation.

Accessible housing.

Interpreter and reader services.

Specialized testing accommodations.

Digital and audio book needs.

Faculty consultations.

Orientation to campus.

Use of assistive devices.

Resource information & referrals.

Professional Development for faculty, staff, and students.

Assessment Management

Conducting needs assessment.

Tracking overall success of campus's ADA program.

Keeping current with all the latest regulations and…