Disability Services and Innovation Grant Administrator

Primary Function

Wor-Wic Community College is is accepting applications for a full-time disability support services and innovation grant administrator to manage the disabilities innovation grant by working collaboratively with the student affairs and academic divisions to identify and provide early intervention services aimed at reducing the justice system involvement of students with disabilities, coordinating for the provision of pre-release services for students already involved in the justice system, and promoting education and employment to justice-impacted students with disabilities upon release.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Serves as leader and administrator of the disability innovation grant, including developing project plans and activities, coordinating resources, equipment and meetings, supervising employees and acting as point of contact for college personnel, community partners and the U.S. Department of Education
• Monitors program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback mechanisms, making necessary adjustment for continuous improvements; manages project documentation, data, and project budget; and prepares required grant reports in accordance with federal grant guidelines
• Utilizes, assesses and shares data regarding participant success and the success of trainings for instructors and school resource officers to recommend any needed changes to program strategies, services and effectiveness
• Leads taskforce/advisor committee incorporating juvenile justice system, public safety, boards of education, campus and community-based organizations and other legal agencies in addressing the training and development needs of the grant
• Advocates for the needs of students with disabilities and justice-involved students within the schools, community and at the college organizational level
• Collaborates with social workers and behavioral health teams to provide comprehensive support to students and the community
• Attends appropriate professional development and technical assistance meetings
• Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and families to enhance service delivery and training needs of faculty and staff, and conducts presentations associated with the program to internal and external stakeholders
• Contributes to the annual and five-year comprehensive department assessment process as per the College assessment plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, rehabilitation services, social work, student personnel administration, special education or a related field
• Three years of academic support experience with disabilities
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, faculty, administrators and external constituents
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Proven knowledge of assistive and testing technology software and hardware
• Preference will be given to applicants with a master's degree and experience working with disabled youth

Supplemental Information

This full-time administrative position is grant-funded and non-standard. A modified benefits package is available for this position. The starting salary for this position will likely fall between $73,400 - $87,150, depending on the successful candidate's education and experience as well as grant specifications.

The right candidate will represent our commitment to access, community, diversity, learning, integrity, innovation and heart; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.

Applications received by Aug. 30 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.