Manager, Disability Services

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Manager, Disability Services serves as the lead and primary advocate for the Disability Service Office and assists students in accommodating their various learning and physical special needs. Oversees staff involved in implementing specific programs or processes. Collaborate with designated advising support staff in carrying out disability services to specified students. Provides leadership and supervision to ensure excellent student service and operation of Disability Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains confidential records related to students and students with disabilities guidelines (e.g., ADA, FERPA) and provide necessary reports as needed and ensure LSC policies and practices are met
• Manages a campus-wide comprehensive extra and co-curricular program for students with learning challenges and/or disabilities
• Interviews student and evaluates student documentation to determine accommodations of disability services
• Advises students with disabilities on the process for acquiring accommodations, including determination of documentation required under the ADA regulations
• Develops and delivers workshops on a variety of learning topics and tools for all students but mainly those with learning disabilities
• Resolves student conflicts and determines appropriate course of action as needed
• Provides consultation to faculty, staff members and administrators through individual communications and trainings
• Conducts intake interviews, reviews disability assessments and determines appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities
• Serves as a liaison to counselors/faculty in the divisions to provide academic support to students with disabilities
• Advise students with disabilities on the accommodation process for testing, for interpreters and Assistive Technology lab
• Provides expert advice to students with disabilities, including determination of documentation required under the ADA regulations
• Communicates with Assistive Technology Lab peers as needed regarding student issues
• Hires, trains and supervises support staff

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication and organization skills
• Sound knowledge of academic and occupational programs, university articulation agreements and career assessment and advisement
• Student service background and sensitivity to student accommodations for achievement

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working and communicating with a diverse student population

Salary

Hiring salary range is $58,625 - $67,419. Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary. Your Resume Should Provide a Complete Picture Of Your Work Experience. The Resume Should Include The Following Information For Each Position Listed Length of time (specific months and years) of employmentIf the position was full time or part timeIf the position was paid or unpaidLevel of degree completed including date earned.Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How To Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

Special Instructions For Part-Time and Adjunct Positions

If you are applying for a part-time or adjunct position, please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

EEO Employer

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.