Director of Student Disability Services

Salary: $91,268 - $102,676

Classification: Administrative/Exempt

Reports To: Associate Vice President, Student Development & Engagement

Priority consideration to the candidates who applied before January 19, 2026.

Olympic College is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Student Disability Services. This role administers and manages Student Disability Services across all campus locations and satellites by providing overall leadership, planning, assessing, budgeting, and supervision for the Student Disability Services function. This includes directing and implementing reasonable accommodations and services for students with disabilities under the federal mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended). Student Disability Services serves as the campus unit that identifies barriers for eligible students with disabilities, then identifies and coordinates reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services to mitigate those barriers using an interactive process that includes collaboration with faculty, staff, and other campus units, departments, divisions, and stakeholders.

The Director of Student Disability Services reports to the Associate Vice President of Student Development and Engagement and is responsible for maintaining Olympic College’s compliance with federal and state disability laws as they apply to student access to instruction, services, programs, and activities. The position serves as a campus resource and provides expertise in matters related to disability access to meet the mission of the College.

• Supervise, plan, direct, assess, provide, and arrange services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Conduct student intakes and/or oversee the process of intake interviews by Student Disability Services staff with prospective, new, and currently enrolled students requesting accommodations for a disability; provide orientation, referral, and coordination of services with other campus units.
• Evaluate disability documentation; manage medical and psychological information with strict adherence to the protection and confidentiality of all student records and in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
• Interpret federal, state, and College regulations pertaining to the rights of students with disabilities and develop procedures and practices to ensure compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and supervise appropriate student data, accommodation documentation and resource information; maintain and utilize systems to inform and communicate with current and prospective students.
• Ensure accountability of the Student Disability Services office through preparation and maintenance of administrative records and reports.
• Regularly review and revise College practices to stay current with evolving laws and technology in the provision of disability services; recommend policies and procedures to ensure access to College programs and activities for students with disabilities.
• Lead efforts for assessment of Student Disability Services program including the development, implementation, and evaluation of student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Center for Learning Innovation, instructional units, deans, faculty, and staff to ensure access to instruction and instructional materials, including the coordination of services such as captioning and audio description; serve as a resource and consultant to faculty regarding accommodations. Work with Information Technology to coordinate the purchase of assistive technologies and for the procurement of accessible programs and applications.
• Provide direction and education to the campus regarding disabilities and disability-related access issues; partner with the Center for Learning Innovation to develop and present training opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement admission, assessment, orientation, advising, and registration of students with disabilities.
• Manage program budgets; monitor expenditures and financial data to ensure appropriate use and stewardship of state allocation, DVR reimbursements, grants, and institutional funds; submit annual report to SBCTC regarding disability allocation pool; make budget recommendations for institutional compliance and to ensure the Student Disability Services program functions efficiently.
• Direct and supervise program professionals and support staff, to include part-time hourly sign language interpreters, instructional assistants, student note-takers, etc.
• Maintain a cohort relationship with students with disabilities, providing appropriate interventions and support.
• Participate in outreach/recruitment activities, including membership with ESD #114’s Transition Council and Kitsap County’s Voter Access Advisory Board.
• Represent Student Disability Services and serve as liaison to college departments/divisions, campus committees, educational partners, community agencies and associations, regional/state organizations, and at workshops and events.
• Participate in professional development, professional organizations, and the state council to stay current with literature and best practices in the field of disability services.
• .Communicate and work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinate with Career Services to help support students within OC, as well as when they transition out of OC.
• Perform other related duties, lead special projects, and provide oversight of various committees as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral science, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, education, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional experience providing/coordinating services and accommodations to individuals with disabilities in a higher education setting. Ability to interpret and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and subsequent amendments, and other applicable state, local, and federal regulations.
• Competence in understanding and articulating a broad variety of disabling conditions and their potential impacts in an academic setting.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to manage professional and support staff. Effective interpersonal and communication skills in a wide variety of settings, including stressful situations.
• Ability to function in a consultative and collaborative manner, applying problem-solving techniques and using professional judgment to make decisions in complex and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated experience making data-driven decisions to benefit students with disabilities.
• Computer skills and proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and accessibility as it relates to websites, course materials, and alternative media.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in social/behavioral science, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, education, or related field.
• Disability Services experience in a community college setting.
• Experience communicating, advising, and consulting with faculty.
• Knowledge and experience with student management systems such as ctcLink and Accessible Information Management (AIM).
• Knowledge of and experience with networks of local, county and state resources that serve individuals with disabilities.
  
  

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a full-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $91,268 - $102,676 annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.

Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

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Conditions of Employment

• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
  
  

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
  
  

EEO Statement

Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. Accommodation inquiries can be sent to: HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.