Student Disability Services Director

Job ID

28124

Location

John Jay College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. John Jay is laser-focused on fueling the success of our exceptional student scholars pursuing a justice-focused education. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students, nearly fifty percent of whom are first in their family to attend college, and many of them are immigrants or children of immigrants.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY and offers bachelor's and master's degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in a multicultural academic environment and are committed to cementing our culture of pride, distinction, and excellence.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of the Office of Accessibility Services reports to the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and is responsible for providing leadership and management of all services and activities related to the Office including:

• Manages and directs the daily work of the operational components of Accessibility Services, including accommodations (note takers, readers, scribes, interpreters, adaptive technology labs, proctoring, and business functions).

• Provides oversight and development of policies and procedures to provide effective services for students with disabilities.

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff providing direct services to students.

• Coordinates with other departments and/or agencies regarding the provision of services.

• Development of staff and faculty programs related to campus access and instruction.

• Provides institutional consultation about academic and physical accommodation needs

• Stays abreast of current state and federal legislation related to disability access, funding for services and trends in the field of higher education disability services.

• Completes and validates financial and operational reports on service provision, resource allocation, etc. to meet the requirements of grant-funded programs and the internal budget.

• Participates in campus wide committees and programs, and other initiatives as assigned.

• Recommends methodologies for advancing the use of technology in support of the program infrastructure and to facilitate the efficient delivery of accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides administrative oversight, visionary leadership and broad direction for all aspects of a unit supporting students with special needs.

• Develops a comprehensive program serving students with disabilities to ensure their retention and academic success

• Serves as the primary resource related to campus student disability issues and works collaboratively to identify, facilitate, and implement a vast array of student support services

• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies

• Manages program and administrative support staff, including professionals such as Sign Language Interpreters and Disability Accommodations specialists

• Prepares long- and short- range plans and budgets, and monitors and reports performance related to goals

• Develops and implements program assessment plan to evaluate program delivery of services, student learning outcomes, and student satisfaction

• Generates campus-wide programming for students with disabilities and to increase sensitivity throughout the college community

• May manage other student affairs programs serving a variety of student communities

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Disability Services Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$115,333

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes will begin on April 1, 2024

Posting closes on April 18, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.