Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 2 months ago
Director of Access Center
Gallatin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$62K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expTennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is seeking a Director of Access Center at Volunteer State Community College. The role involves providing leadership and advocacy for the Access Center, ensuring equal access to education for students with disabilities and overseeing the implementation of necessary services and accommodations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee and provide assistance, support, and consultation for all registered students with disabilities
Review, plan, develop, and implement policies, services, accommodations, and procedures in collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities
Review documentation to determine appropriate accommodations for students consistent with their documentation
Arrange for the implementation of these accommodations
Supervise staff and student employees
Provide disability awareness and professional development training for faculty, staff, and administration
Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and administration regarding academic accommodations, compliance with legal responsibilities, as well as instructional, programmatic, and physical modifications
Prepare and manage departmental budget, including seeking grant funding
Serve as Vol State’s Accessibility Chair on TBR’s required campus access team
Coordinate TBR’s required annual course audit, including selecting the academic program for audit, training faculty participating in the audit, and uploading audit data
Chair of the Accessibility Compliance Task Force
Coordinate VSCC’s accessibility training, educational opportunities and projects
Ensure College meets all accessibility standards and complete all required reporting to TBR
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Special Education, Counseling, Education, or related field
Three years experience working with special populations in higher education or other related experience in education or social services
Two years of leadership experience either in directly managing employees or project management
Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Knowledge of grant funding and educational programs
Must have knowledge of DSM V, diagnosis and interpretation of educational, psychological, medical documentation and effective uses for educational intervention
Must be able to determine how a student's documented functional limitations may impact the completion of specific course work and determine reasonable accommodations in order to meet essential course requirements
Excellent writing and documentation skills
Preferred
Five years experience working with special populations in higher education or other related experience in education or social services
Benefits
Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity Pay
Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
14 Paid Holidays/Year
Annual Leave (if applicable)
Sick Leave
Sick Leave Bank
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
Company
Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.
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