Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services

About the role

Connecticut State Community College (CT State), as the only open access higher education institution, provides a wide range of educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of students across the state. A central component of this mission is ensuring equitable access to all academic, co-curricular, and institutional programs.

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Accommodations
• Institutional Compliance & Risk Management
• Training, Outreach, & Community Engagement
• Administrative Leadership

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education, or related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience working with individuals with disabilities that includes up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
• Comprehensive knowledge of disability laws, including ADA, Section 504, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Expertise in interpreting diagnostic assessments and understanding disability impacts.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Supervisory experience with staff and/or open-access student workers.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of Experience working with students with disabilities in higher education and open access institutions.
• Advanced knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Experience collaborating with faculty on inclusive teaching and universal design.

Skills

• Cultural humility
• Sensitivity
• Ability to train, guide, and support students, faculty, and staff

Benefits

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Pay

Salary range; $80,901-$86,320 approximate annual

Schedule

Standard, Full-time, 35 hours per week