Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services; Restricted Funds

Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (Restricted Funds)

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Program. Additionally, provides leadership for the DHH Cultural Center; oversight of sign language interpreting and Computer Assisted Real-Time Translation (CART) services; manages the effective use of College and program resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service;

provides highly complex and responsible support in areas of expertise.

Receives administrative direction from the assigned managerial personnel. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

This position is within the classified administrator classification and oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the DHHS Program. This job classification level provides assistance in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of the Deaf and hard of hearing community culture and language, education policy, and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas.

Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering College goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university; and Three (3) full-time equivalent years of progressive coordination and/or leadership experience gained through overseeing and guiding others in various settings to achieve organization objectives for a program that serves the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Must be fluent in ASL.