Assistant Director Disability Support Services

Assistant Director Disability Support Services

Provide primary leadership and support for students with disabilities in Lake County. Administer and monitor support services for students with disabilities, which may include assessment, formulation of reasonable and effective accommodations based on documentation, supervision/hiring of necessary personnel, research and purchase of assistive equipment, intervention strategies, and involvement in community agencies. The Asst. Director must stay current with pedagogical and legal research related to students with disabilities.

Ivy Cares focuses on assisting students with needs such as transportation, emergency funds, mental health, childcare, technology, and food security. The Asst. Director will provide caring assistance and resources for students, develop student support plans, and collaborate with the Director of Mental Health and Disability Services for student support to create an inclusive and safe environment that promotes diversity and values all individuals.

The Asst. Director will also work closely with campus leaders, serve on committees, and contribute to the implementation of the College's strategic plan.

LOCATION: This is an in-person position primarily located in Gary with frequent travel to East Chicago and Crown Point.

PAY: $45,000 - $52,000 per year

• Oversee the initial assessment of students with disabilities who are requesting accommodations and evaluate the documentation.
• Interview, supervise, and arrange compensation for necessary support personnel, such as sign language interpreters, scribers, note takers, and tutors.
• Maintain and manage the fiscal resources for students with disabilities.
• Provide leadership in selecting assistive equipment and teaching students with disabilities how to use this equipment.
• Implement College policies and procedures and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. Stay current with legal decisions related to the ADA and Section 504 and pedagogical research related to helping students with disabilities “learn to learn”. Coordinate with Vocational rehabilitation and other related agencies.
• Educate faculty annually about ADA compliance and disability services.
• Help faculty to implement accommodations listed on the accommodation notification form.
• Maintain record-keeping each semester, including the creation of lists of students with disabilities, services provided, graduation statistics, and entry of disability codes.
• Assist students with disabilities to find needed resources: tutoring assistance, study strategies, etc. Coordinate and integrate the disability program with other campus recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Serve as a referral point for students to internal and external organizations. Assist students in navigating those systems to access needed resource which impacts student retention, persistence, and success through proactive interactions and interventions.
• Assess student needs and the gaps of service, manage databases, coordinate how various campus resources are distributed and retrieved (i.e. emergency aid requests, food pantry access, and other support services offered through Ivy Cares).
• Market awareness of Ivy Cares initiatives throughout the Lake County campus.
• Manage the budget and process requisitions for the Ivy Cares department, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student development and success by providing I on 1 session and/or workshops that empower students to advocate for themselves and to become self-reliant.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!
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