Student Disability Services Manager

POSITION DETAILS

TheAccessibilityResource Center(ARC) atHostos Community College provides students withthesupportsandaccommodations needed to reach their full potential and to achieve academic success.

Inadditiontoclassroomandcampusaccommodations,studentshavetheopportunitytouseourprivateaccessiblecomputerlab,participatein workshops,andbetrainedintheuseofourassistivetechnologies.

Registered ARCstudents are alsogiventheopportunityto growthroughcampusandCUNYwideactivitieswherethey canbuildrelationshipsandbeintroducedtojob opportunities.

TheAccessibilityResourceCenter (ARC)EnrollmentManagement initiativeprovidesaseamless networkofservices for studentsfrominquiry through graduation and beyond. ARC collaborateswithAdmissions, Financial Aid,International Student Services, Registrar, VeteransServices, Counseling and Advisement offices in order to achieve optimalenrollmentthroughprogressiverecruitmentandretention efforts, which supportthe missionofHostos,andenhance studentlearningand success.

The Student Disability Services Manager will report directly to the Associate Dean of SDEM. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Student Disability Services Office.
• Conducts ongoing program and service assessment and evaluation to identify and eliminate potential and real accessibility barriers.
• In coordination with the Associate Dean of SDEM, manages budget and staff.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability ACT (ADA) as related to student issues; maintains case files/confidential student records as required by FERPA and College protocol.
• Conducts outreach to High Schools in the Bronx, hosting informational sessions and scheduling campus tours.
• Works with community-based organizations and non-profits who provide vocational services to individuals with disabilities promoting Hostos as a viable option.
• Works closely with Central Office, community-based organizations, and local educational agencies to improve employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Develops videos and opportunities to showcase the Accessibility Resource Center and the success of the students that have been a part of the Center.

A Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential duties require on-campus presence/in-person work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Master's Degree in related field
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Experience working in Higher Education setting
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours when required

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops, and manages delivery of, services to students with special needs.

• Oversees daily office operations and provides training and supervision to staff
• Directs one or more distinct programs in support of the unit in an area of expertise, developing plans, providing services, and managing facilities and equipment
• Collects and analyzes relevant program and outcomes data, (tracking usage, satisfaction with initiatives, and impact on student retention and success
• Develops programs to ensure inclusiveness as well as compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Prepares reports and develops other communications including publications, workshops, and web site materials
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Disability Services Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$82,928 - $93,491; 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

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website and navigating to the following steps: "Employment' and "Search Job Postings"

Please attach resume, cover letter and three professional references.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin October 4, 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.

Job ID

Location

Hostos Community College

About Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY

Hostos Community College is an educational agent for change, transforming and improving the quality of life in the South Bronx and neighboring communities since 1968. Hostos serves as a gateway to intellectual growth and socioeconomic mobility, and a point of departure for lifelong learning, success in professional careers, and transfer to advanced higher education programs. The College’s unique "student success coach" program, which partners students with individualized guidance, is emblematic of the premier emphasis on student support and services.

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