Assistant Director of Student Advising & Support Services, Disability Support Services
Assistant Director of Student Advising & Support Services, Disability Support Services
Full Time, Exempt
Position Summary
With general leadership from the Director of Student Advising and Support Services and together with the Student Success Services Team, the Assistant Director of Student Advising & Support Services, Disability Support Services will help deliver comprehensive, seamless access services to eligible students and participate in outreach and recruitment activities as the head of the Disability Support Services (DSS) program. This position is responsible for managing the activities of the Disability Support Services area, ensuring the provision of appropriate academic accommodations to students with disabilities, serving as an expert resource to faculty/staff on disability accommodations as well as being a campus leader promoting a disability positive campus climate. The position also assists with case management of students in crisis as a standing member of Cascadia’s Behavioral Intervention Team.
This position supervises a full-time Program Assistant and liaises with the Veteran Resource Center and Counselling Services.
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, or a human services-related field.
- Demonstrated experience in knowledge and application of the laws regarding Reasonable Accommodation, including Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable state, local and federal laws/regulations.
- Two years of work experience in disability services within a higher education setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Student Development Administration, Education, Counseling, or Human Services.
- One year experience evaluating and interpreting disability documentation in higher education.
- One year experience of case management experience of students in crisis.
- Computer literacy with competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
- Familiarity with a Student Management System.
Complete applications must be received by the closing date and time of Monday, May 14, 2018 by 9 am.
Cascadia College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer