Associate Director, Accessibility Resources

Associate Director, Accessibility Resources

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Institutional Accessibility & ADA Coordinator, this position requires direct coordination of services provided for students with disabilities at Broward College in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This position oversees the day to day operations of staff and services provided by Accessibility Resources college-wide.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum Experience/Training: Five years of experience in working with adults with disabilities, in an educational institution, plus three years of supervisory experience.

Essential Functions: Daily - 30%: Provides leadership and direction for the Accessibility Resources department and ensures an accessible and inclusive environment that welcomes students with disabilities. Responsible for people management of the area, including recommendation of staffing, hiring, termination and discipline, setting performance standards and evaluating staff. Provides direction and training to department staff to ensure the highest level of service provision.

Daily - 5%: Establishes short and long range strategic planning, program goals, and operating procedures for the department in alignment of those with the College. Conducts ongoing program and service assessment and evaluation to identify and eliminate potential barriers. Works with the department supervisor to maintain and manage the department's budget.

Daily - 30%: Evaluates and conducts complex analysis of prospective and current student's psycho-educational/medical/psychological documentation to verify eligibility for services under the American's with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Determine reasonable accommodations for qualified students in the areas of academic and student services and develops individualized accommodation plans to support student success and ensure an equitable environment throughout the college.

Daily - 10%: Coordinates the interpreting/CART schedule for all campuses. Ensures all courses, activities, and events are covered by either Broward College or Contracted Agency Interpreters. Works with department supervisor to provide input into recommendations for budgeting for interpreting/CART services. Maintains a spreadsheet to track charges incurred. Make recommendations for continued funding as needed.

Daily - 10%: Conducts individual interviews and group orientations, and provides on-going case management for registered students who receive accommodations. Maintains and manages individual confidential student records consisting of medical, psychological, and educational documents related to the student's disability and accommodation need. Records detailed log notes on interactions with students, and their faculty/contacts. Maintains database to compile reports on program activities and services as required by the college, and/or state.

Other - 5%: Works with faculty, staff, and students to provide dispute resolution over the appropriate provision of accommodations throughout the college. Provides referral services to students in need and/or who are in crisis.

Other - 5%: Attends college-wide, pathway, division and department meetings to provide professional development surrounding Accessibility Resources issues. Attends and participates in professional groups and committees; maintains knowledge, attends training, workshops and conference to maintain compliance with regulatory changes and best practices.

Other - 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of information and resources regarding organizations, equipment, technology, legislation, and especially higher education information and resources for serving disabled college students.
• Knowledge of accommodations and issues related to students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students with varying disabilities.
• Handling of confidentiality issues with integrity.
• Models excellence through specific actions that support the College's mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented staff.
• General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general
• Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Proven expertise in executing operational plans, managing projects and/or programs, budgeting, cost control and delivery of results
• In-depth managerial and team building skills, and demonstrated ability to motivate and empower direct and indirect reports to achieve area priorities
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
• May require negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues
• Advanced level technical skills for functional area required.

Our Culture - At Broward College our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members