Director of the Disability Resource Center

Company: San Mateo County Community College District
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Director of the Disability Resource CenterBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.Please see Special Instructions for more details. Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

• A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
• A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
• A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant's cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.For questions related to this posting, please contact:SMCCCD Office of Human Resources3401 CSM DriveSan Mateo, CA 94402Tel.: (650) 574-6555Fax: (650) 574-6574Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr Position InformationPosting Number: 20141904SPosition Title: Director of the Disability Resource CenterDepartment: Disability Resources Center CA-- (DEPT)Position Number: 3F0110Percentage of Full Time: 100%FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Months per Year: 12Min Salary: $139,320 (annual)Max Salary: $176,448 (annual)Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory PositionsWho We AreThe San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, 'success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.' The District's "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on 'Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.' We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning.The PositionReporting to the Dean of Counseling, the Director will provide overall leadership and coordination for planning, managing, and supervising staff, programs, budgets, and services provided by the Disability Resource and Personal Counseling Centers. Although it is not a primary responsibility, staffing limitations require the Director to counsel students with disabilities as needed.Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination of the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) program, and related college activities affecting students with disabilities.
• Provide day-to-day coordination of the Personal Counseling Center.
• Plan, provide leadership for, organize, and direct the development and review of division curriculum for students with disabilities in conjunction with other administrators and in accordance with District/College policies and procedures.
• Provide information and various resources about programs, courses, and services under the areas of supervision.
• Supervise a diverse staff assigned to the programs under the areas of supervision.
• Assess the annual department or program staffing requirements and recommend changes to staffing as required.
• Develop and manage the program budgets, including preparation of federal, state, and local reports ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal expenditure guidelines.
• Prepare, develop, implement, and monitor all DSPS planning documents with identified program objectives, student learning outcomes, and assessments.
• Initiate, compile, and maintain all DRC-related records and data required by the Chancellor's Office and other official regulatory agencies.
• Lead and participate in the research, preparation, application for, and follow-up procedures required for grants and other external sources of funding.
• Advocate with the College's faculty and administration on behalf of students with disabilities.
• Coordinate and utilize existing College resources and instructional programs to facilitate the education of students with disabilities.
• Ensure District compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding student access to facilities and instructional programs.
• Collaborate with both instructional and counseling faculty and staff and with special programs to maximize student success.
• Coordinate and/or provide in-service training for the College community to promote awareness of the special needs of students with disabilities.
• Participate in outreach activities both on and off campus.
• When needed, provide disability accommodation and personal counseling services for students with disabilities and/or students in the Personal Counseling Center.
• Assist students with disabilities in utilizing community resources.
• Provide follow-up services to students on probation and dismissal status.
• Participate in the accreditation process.
• Participate in shared governance committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree or above in rehabilitation counseling OR Master's degree or above in counseling, guidance, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses.
  • Two years of full-time experience or the equivalent within the last four years in instruction or counseling in a higher education program for students with disabilities, administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education, teaching, counseling or administration in secondary education, or administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of the procedures required for budget planning, assessment, implementation, reporting and tracking.
    • Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a major, comprehensive academic program.
    • Demonstrated skill in oral communication, including public speaking and written communication.
    • Skill in using a variety of computer software to prepare correspondence, statistical and financial reports, tracking systems, and other materials.
    • Experience in supervising a diverse staff.
    • Knowledge of and experience using university articulation agreements and transfer requirements for counseling community college students.Physical RequirementsThis classification requires sitting for long periods, pushing and pulling, and visual acuity. The ability to type, use a phone, stand intermittently, walk, bend and stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of light to moderate weight, work at a computer, including sitting and viewing a monitor for various lengths of time, and repetitive use of a keyboard.Preferred Qualifications
      • Possession of a current state Marriage and Family Therapist License (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Psychologist.BenefitsBenefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents.Open Date10/28/2024First Review Date12/09/2024Close DateOpen Until Filled: YesConditions of EmploymentPrior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
      • Submit official transcripts.
      • Submit verifications of prior employment.
      • Satisfactory references.
      • Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process.
      • Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
      • Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees.
      • Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.EEO StatementThe San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.AccommodationsApplicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process.
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