JOB
Director, Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) and Special ProgramsLONG BEACH CITY COLLEGELong Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,748 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.ABOUT THE POSITIONUnder the direction of the Associate Dean, Student Support Services, the director will provide the leadership for the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) and will coordinate all aspects of the program. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Director, Disabled Students Programs and Services will plan, organize, control and direct Disabled Students Programs and Services operations and activities; coordinate and direct Disabled Students Programs and Services funds, budgets, personnel, information, training activities, systems and reporting functions to meet student needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Monitor and analyze Disabled Students Programs and Services operations and activities for financial effectiveness and operational efficiency; provide technical direction and assistance in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs to enhance the financial effectiveness and operational efficiency of the Disabled Students Programs and Services Office. Direct and participate in providing technical assistance to students, College personnel and others concerning Disabled Students Programs and Services operations and programs; respond to inquiries, resolve student issues and conflicts and provide detailed and technical information concerning related funds, awards, applications, standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate and evaluate the daily operations of the DSP&S program at LAC and PCC including service delivery, policy and procedural development, and publications.Monitor, prepare and administer program budgets.Provide leadership for the direction, planning and administration of the area's DSPS and Special Programs such as College to Career (C2C/aka THRIVE).Assure compliance with all federal and state disability laws, rules and regulations; including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2009; the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal and state laws pertaining to higher education and disability.Maintain awareness of local, state, and federal trends for use in forecasting services and instruction.Provide leadership and coordination of service delivery to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing student population.Work closely with the Dean of Counseling and Student Support Services and Compliance officer regarding student complaints and issues.Direct scheduling of all DSPS classes and monitor faculty loads.Recommend and staff special courses in consultation with academic departments.Maintain necessary and appropriate records and data related to program funding as required by the Chancellor's Office (MIS reporting) and other regulatory agencies.Serve as a program liaison and participate in outreach to schools, community groups and local agencies.Provide consultation to faculty and administration regarding access to facilities, technology, and instructional programs.Facilitate communication related to disabled students policies, procedures, programs and services.Coordinate professional development and services with other campus groups as they relate to students with disabilities.Act as first line responder to student and faculty issues and concerns regarding accommodations and services.Coordinate training and workshops for faculty and staff regarding students with disabilities.Regularly convene the DSPS Advisory Committee.Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all personnel associated with the program.Provide support to DSPS staff in the hiring, training and supervision of short-term temporary and student employees.Serve as the representative for the program/programs on campus committees and community meetings.Research and implement new technologies for the delivery of DSPS services.Perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPSThis position reports to the Dean of Counseling and Student Support Services and supervises and evaluates assigned staff. PERSONNELResponsible for supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSLong Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review. A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES: A Long Beach Community College District Online ApplicationA cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position. A current resume or curriculum vitae.A list of three references, including current addresses and telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors.ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D, Ph,D, etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: *Please note this is a tentative timeline and subject to changeApplication deadline: 5/22/2024Application screening: Week of 5/27/2024Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.First level interview: Week of 6/17/2024Final interview: tentatively planned for: Week 7/1/2024DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372. THE LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics. Ancestral Land AcknowledgementLong Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.