• (FT) Director, Center for Accessibility

    Atlantic Cape Community College (Atlantic City, NJ)


    (FT) Director, Center for Accessibility

     

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    (FT) Director, Center for Accessibility

     

    Salary

     

    $78,244.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Mays Landing Campus, NJ

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    202200336

     

    Division

     

    Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

     

    Department

     

    Center for Student Success

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/22/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

     

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    Description

    Oversees and manages the college’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Consent Decree to ensure proper services and related equipment are delivered and/or provided for students. Serves as the 504 Coordinator for students.

     

    Examples of Duties

     

    + Develops and implements policies and procedures to support students with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), its amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    + Interprets disability documentation and develops accommodation plans and recommendations for students with disabilities as needed

    + Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Center for Accessibility (CFA) department

    + In collaboration with ITS and Purchasing, responsible for reviewing and approving the selection and purchase of all adaptive technology, software, materials, and equipment

    + Lead and supervise professional staff, ensuring effective delivery of services and resources

    + Develops, and facilitates faculty/staff professional development programming relative to the needs of students with disabilities

    + Provides information and responds to inquiries related to the needs of students with disabilities and services of the CFA on campus and in the community

    + Oversees the development and maintenance of records for caseload and CFA department

    + Consults with students to establish technology needs and assist students in the use of technology as needed

    + Assists in the evaluation and projection of adaptive technology needs based on new developments in the field of adaptive technology

    + Conducts research on access issues and needs, making recommendations for improvement and updating compliance protocols

    + Develops and implements procedures, policies and practices that ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations, services and support

    + Makes recommendations for hiring, schedules, supervises and evaluates notetakers and American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters

    + Maintains database and provides statistical information on the disabled student population

    + Monitors CFA budget

    + Submits reports on CFA area in a timely manner

    + Supervise the monitoring of the accessibility of the college website and other materials

    + Prepares reports and proposals as required

    + Researches grants and other development/external funding opportunities in support of the CFA

    + Participates in professional development opportunities related to providing services for students with disabilities

    + Provides expertise to colleagues in the support of the assurance of ADA compliance across the institution

    + Assists with decisions related to the procurement of academic materials

    + Oversees the remediation of materials to ensure they meet the latest compliance guidelines

    + Oversees the design of adaptive equipment areas

    + Provides academic advising for program participants as needed

    + Serves on college committees

    + Performs related duties as assigned

    Typical Qualifications

    Education:

    + Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Higher Education Administration/Leadership or related field

    Experience:

    + 3-5 years of progressively responsible related experience working in a Higher Education environment

    + Experience working with students with disabilities

    + Supervisory experience

    + Experience with Ellucian Colleague management information systems preferred

    Competencies and Skills:

    + Knowledge of ADA, its amendments and Section 504

    + Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

    + Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and understanding of students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds

    + Working knowledge of assistive hardware and software options

     

    Supplemental Information

    Terms of Employment:

    + This position requires flexible scheduling to include evenings and weekends and duties at any Atlantic Cape location.

    Atlantic Cape offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

    + Pension/Defined Contribution Plans (https://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/pension-info-active.shtml)

    + Medical and Prescription

    + Dental (https://www.deltadentalnj.com/)

    + Vision

    + Flexible spending accounts

    + Paid holidays

    + Paid time off

     

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    Do you have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Higher Education Administration/Leadership or related field?

     

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    + No

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    Employer

     

    Atlantic Cape Community College

     

    Address

     

    5100 Black Horse Pike Mays Landing, New Jersey, 08330

     

    Phone

     

    6093435611 6093435611

     

    Website

     

    http://www.atlanticcape.edu/

     

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