New River Community College
Director of Disability Services/ADA Coordinator, Disability Services
New River Community College, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director of Disability Services/ADA Coordinator, Disability Services
The Director of Disability Services/ADA Coordinator oversees campus‑wide compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and regulations that address non‑discrimination based on disability. The position leads efforts to ensure accessibility and prevent disability‑based discrimination across all aspects of university life, including academics, employment, facilities, and digital resources.
Work Location:
Both, Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) and Chalon Campus (West Los Angeles). Hybrid work schedule available.
Start Date:
Immediately
Applications Deadline:
Open until filled
Annual Salary Rate Range:
$93,000.00 – $100,000.00
Monthly Salary Rate Range:
$7,750.00 – $8,333.34
Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if the candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Compliance and Policies:
In consultation with external legal counsel and campus stakeholders, develop appropriate policies, procedures, and grievance processes in the Disability Services department to ensure compliance with federal and state disability laws, including the ADA, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, and California‑specific regulations.
Participate in the development and modification of University policies to ensure continued ADA compliance and best practices.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant disability laws, court decisions, Office of Civil Rights guidance, and best practices in higher education to inform campus operations.
Partner with the Office of Information Technology, Instructional Design, and other campus units to ensure that university websites, digital resources, and learning platforms meet accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.0.
Prepare descriptive and evaluative reports for university leadership on compliance efforts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the campus community regarding ADA/Section 504 concerns.
Consult with Human Resources and the Office of the Provost about the process of implementing reasonable accommodations for staff and faculty with disabilities.
Collaborate with Facilities on a plan that outlines how the university will identify, prioritize, and remove physical barriers to accessibility.
2. Leadership:
Provide leadership for the Disability Services department, ensuring the services provided are effective, efficient, inclusive, and compliant with legal requirements.
Supervise employees and manage the budget for the Disability Services department.
Oversee the provision of exam proctoring services for students with disabilities.
Provide training and professional development for Disability Services staff to grow their expertise in the provision of disability accommodations in a higher education setting.
Create a sense of community around disability rights, including outreach to faculty, staff, and students.
3. Accommodations and Grievance Resolution:
Oversee the interactive process for reviewing and implementing reasonable academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
Work collaboratively with faculty to resolve questions and concerns about applying accommodations in courses, consulting with external counsel as needed.
Coordinate with Student Affairs and Facilities Management on the provision of reasonable housing accommodations and equal access to physical spaces on campus for students with disabilities.
Receive, investigate, and respond to student complaints or grievances alleging disability discrimination or harassment, consulting with legal counsel as needed.
4. Education and Training:
Design and deliver regular training programs for faculty, staff, and students on disability needs and best practices in higher education.
Work collaboratively with faculty committees within the faculty governance structure to develop transparent processes and procedures when needed.
Develop and disseminate informational materials in a variety of formats (video, flyers, emails) about disability rights and responsibilities to the campus community.
Ensure documentation of policies and procedures are visible and easily accessible to the campus community on the MSMU website, myMSMU, and myDSP portal.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a backup testing coordinator as needed.
Collect and report relevant statistics.
Some weekends and evenings may be required.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Knowledge
Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FERPA, Fair Housing Act, and California regulations related to accessibility.
Working knowledge of regulations related to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.0. Familiarity with VPATs.
Familiarity with case law and Office of Civil Rights guidance related to disability services in higher education.
Familiarity with using assistive technologies (screen readers, captioning software, adaptive technologies).
Knowledge of best practices for universal design and inclusive pedagogy.
Familiarity with physical accessibility requirements.
Abilities and Skills
Ability to interpret psychological and/or educational testing and apply standards for providing accommodations.
Ability to formulate relevant policies, including grievance and appeals, and ensure appropriate documentation.
Ability to explain complex legal standards in plain language to faculty, staff, and students.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred: Juris Doctorate, or graduate degree in an area related to disability studies.
Experience
At least three years of experience directing disability services in a higher education setting, five years preferred.
Experience engaging with students in the interactive process for determining accommodations.
Experience with conflict resolution and mediation between students, faculty, and administration.
Experience supervising employees and leading teams of cross‑functional employees.
Experience with Title IX investigations (preferred).
Experience navigating the complexities of disability laws and regulations as they relate to higher education.
Experience with digital accessibility compliance.
Experience selecting and using assistive technologies.
To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194678
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The Director of Disability Services/ADA Coordinator oversees campus‑wide compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and regulations that address non‑discrimination based on disability. The position leads efforts to ensure accessibility and prevent disability‑based discrimination across all aspects of university life, including academics, employment, facilities, and digital resources.
Work Location:
Both, Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) and Chalon Campus (West Los Angeles). Hybrid work schedule available.
Start Date:
Immediately
Applications Deadline:
Open until filled
Annual Salary Rate Range:
$93,000.00 – $100,000.00
Monthly Salary Rate Range:
$7,750.00 – $8,333.34
Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if the candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Compliance and Policies:
In consultation with external legal counsel and campus stakeholders, develop appropriate policies, procedures, and grievance processes in the Disability Services department to ensure compliance with federal and state disability laws, including the ADA, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, and California‑specific regulations.
Participate in the development and modification of University policies to ensure continued ADA compliance and best practices.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant disability laws, court decisions, Office of Civil Rights guidance, and best practices in higher education to inform campus operations.
Partner with the Office of Information Technology, Instructional Design, and other campus units to ensure that university websites, digital resources, and learning platforms meet accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.0.
Prepare descriptive and evaluative reports for university leadership on compliance efforts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the campus community regarding ADA/Section 504 concerns.
Consult with Human Resources and the Office of the Provost about the process of implementing reasonable accommodations for staff and faculty with disabilities.
Collaborate with Facilities on a plan that outlines how the university will identify, prioritize, and remove physical barriers to accessibility.
2. Leadership:
Provide leadership for the Disability Services department, ensuring the services provided are effective, efficient, inclusive, and compliant with legal requirements.
Supervise employees and manage the budget for the Disability Services department.
Oversee the provision of exam proctoring services for students with disabilities.
Provide training and professional development for Disability Services staff to grow their expertise in the provision of disability accommodations in a higher education setting.
Create a sense of community around disability rights, including outreach to faculty, staff, and students.
3. Accommodations and Grievance Resolution:
Oversee the interactive process for reviewing and implementing reasonable academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
Work collaboratively with faculty to resolve questions and concerns about applying accommodations in courses, consulting with external counsel as needed.
Coordinate with Student Affairs and Facilities Management on the provision of reasonable housing accommodations and equal access to physical spaces on campus for students with disabilities.
Receive, investigate, and respond to student complaints or grievances alleging disability discrimination or harassment, consulting with legal counsel as needed.
4. Education and Training:
Design and deliver regular training programs for faculty, staff, and students on disability needs and best practices in higher education.
Work collaboratively with faculty committees within the faculty governance structure to develop transparent processes and procedures when needed.
Develop and disseminate informational materials in a variety of formats (video, flyers, emails) about disability rights and responsibilities to the campus community.
Ensure documentation of policies and procedures are visible and easily accessible to the campus community on the MSMU website, myMSMU, and myDSP portal.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a backup testing coordinator as needed.
Collect and report relevant statistics.
Some weekends and evenings may be required.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Knowledge
Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FERPA, Fair Housing Act, and California regulations related to accessibility.
Working knowledge of regulations related to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.0. Familiarity with VPATs.
Familiarity with case law and Office of Civil Rights guidance related to disability services in higher education.
Familiarity with using assistive technologies (screen readers, captioning software, adaptive technologies).
Knowledge of best practices for universal design and inclusive pedagogy.
Familiarity with physical accessibility requirements.
Abilities and Skills
Ability to interpret psychological and/or educational testing and apply standards for providing accommodations.
Ability to formulate relevant policies, including grievance and appeals, and ensure appropriate documentation.
Ability to explain complex legal standards in plain language to faculty, staff, and students.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred: Juris Doctorate, or graduate degree in an area related to disability studies.
Experience
At least three years of experience directing disability services in a higher education setting, five years preferred.
Experience engaging with students in the interactive process for determining accommodations.
Experience with conflict resolution and mediation between students, faculty, and administration.
Experience supervising employees and leading teams of cross‑functional employees.
Experience with Title IX investigations (preferred).
Experience navigating the complexities of disability laws and regulations as they relate to higher education.
Experience with digital accessibility compliance.
Experience selecting and using assistive technologies.
To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194678
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