Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services

Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: March 11, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated

Start Date:

June 2026
Work Location: CT State Quinebaug Valley, 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239
Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by April 8, 2026.

The Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services plays a critical role at the campus level by fulfilling Columbia’s commitment to equitable access and overseeing accommodations and services for students with permanent and/or temporary disabilities. The Campus Director ensures compliance with state and federal legislation, engages in the interactive process with students, determines and recommends reasonable and appropriate accommodations that support student success and maintain academic integrity.

The incumbent must demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and the ability to effectively train, guide, and support students, faculty, and staff from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. The Campus Director also provides leadership and guidance in complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other related legislation.

Under the direction of the Campus Associate Dean of Student Development, Dean of Students, or other designated administrators, the Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services is responsible for student support, legal compliance, and institutional leadership through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Student Support & Accommodations
• Institutional Compliance & Risk Management
• Training, Outreach, & Community Engagement
• Administrative Leadership

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education, or related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience working with individuals with disabilities that includes up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of disability laws, including ADA, Section 504, HIPAA, and FERPA
• Expertise in interpreting diagnostic assessments and understanding disability impacts
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to inclusive excellence
• Supervisory experience with staff and/or open-access student workers
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• Four (4) or more years of experience working with students with disabilities in higher education and open access institutions
• Advanced knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices
• Experience collaborating with faculty on inclusive teaching and universal design