[Job-Listings] Employment Opportunity: Manager of Disability Services: Montgomery County Community College; Blue Bell, PA

[David Andrews]

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>Manager of Disability Services
>Montgomery County Community
>College<https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Montgomery-County-Community-College?campaignid=mobvjcmp&from=mobviewjob&tk=1hm9pg9no2do7000&fromjk=16cb365105323b63>
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>340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
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>340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
>Manager of Disability Services
>Reports to: Dean of Students
>FLSA Status: Exempt
>The application deadline will be Sunday, March 10, 2024.
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>   *   This position requires the new hire to submit the child abuse
>clearance, the PA State Police check, and FBI fingerprint results to
>Human Resources prior to their first day of employment.
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>**This position has been approved for a flexible work option
>arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the
>College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance
>and/or as institutional needs change.
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>Basic Purpose:
>The Manager of Disability Services provides leadership for the Office
>of Disability Services in counseling and advising, reviewing
>assessments and securing services for students with disabilities;
>coordinating services within and outside of the College; consulting
>with faculty, staff, parents, and other stakeholders about the
>developmental, career, support, and mental health needs of students
>with disabilities; ensuring compliance with approved reasonable
>accommodations for all qualified students; conducting ADA & Section
>504 training and workshops; and facilitating accommodations for
>students with disabilities.
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>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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>   *   Leads the department in providing reasonable accommodations and
>support services (academic advising, academic strategy development,
>resource referral) to students with disabilities. Provides oversight,
>planning, coordination, supervision, goal setting and evaluation of
>all aspects of the Disability Services office, including, but not
>limited to quantity and quality of services provided by staff;
>modification of program structure; and budget management.
>   *   Gathers and evaluates documentation to confirm eligibility for
>reasonable accommodations, in consultation with the student and with
>other college professionals when necessary. Determines eligibility for
>reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and develops
>and implements a system to facilitate the delivery of support
>services. Provides one-on-one consultation for developmental learning
>strategies, study skills, self-determination, and self-advocacy.
>Provides referrals for academic advising, tutorial services, and other
>student support to appropriate college resources.
>   *   Develops and implements processes and procedures (e.g.
>proctoring, documentation review, assistive technology, accommodations
>determinations, etc.), in accordance with Section 504 and ADA (as
>amended) as well as in line with the College's mission and values, to
>address the needs of students with disabilities and to ensure
>consistent services across campuses. Assists in administering
>accommodated tests as needed.
>   *   Provides consultation and guidance to faculty, administrators,
>and support staff on accommodating and serving students with
>disabilities. Provides training for College employees on working with
>students with disabilities.
>   *   Provides guidance to high school counselors, teachers,
>administrators, potential students and their parents on preparing for
>and transitioning to college; acts as a liaison to community agencies
>that serve and refer students with disabilities to the college.
>Represent Disability Services at College sponsored events on and off
>campus.
>   *   Coordinates with Public Safety Office for emergency evacuation
>of students with mobility impairments. Ensures student needs are met
>at all campus locations.
>   *   Collects and maintains data on accommodations, services, and
>students' progress towards academic goals and degree completion, to
>evaluate effectiveness and inform continuous improvement for future
>planning for services and processes.
>   *   Performs other duties as assigned.
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>Essential Knowledge and Skills:
>Education/Training/Work Experience:
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>   *   Master's degree in Rehabilitative Counseling, Special Education,
>Counseling, Psychology, or other related areas.
>   *   Minimum of three years of experience in implementing effective
>strategies to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
>   *   Counseling experience in an educational institution.
>   *   Experience working with students with disabilities in a higher
>education setting, reviewing disability-related documentation and
>determining accommodations.
>   *   A demonstrated understanding of the Americans with Disabilities
>Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as it relates to
>higher education.
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>SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
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>   *   Strong communication skills
>   *   Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
>   *   Knowledge of assessment as applied to educational settings,
>assistive technology, and legal considerations affecting students with
>disabilities (particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act)
>   *   Proven ability to work productively with faculty, students, and staff
>Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal
>opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of
>race, color, religion, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy),
>ancestry, national origin, age (40 or older), affectional or sexual
>orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender
>presentation, veteran's status, marital status or disability in its
>educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required
>by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the
>Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes.
>Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the
>basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W.
>Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at
>titleixcoordinator at mc3.edu<mailto:titleixcoordinator at mc3.edu>.
>All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon
>disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity &
>Belonging, at 504 at mc3.edu<mailto:504 at mc3.edu> or 215-619-7383.
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