Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Director,DisabilitySupportServices
“Director, Disability Support Services at Texas A&M University - San Antonio. Skills: Strategic leadership in disability support services, Ensuring academic accessibility and accommodations, Compliance with Section 504 and ADAAA, Staff supervision and management, Program development and assessment. Provide strategic leadership to advance an academic accessible campus environment.. Lead institutional efforts to ensure access through innovative accommodations, universal design, and collaborative pa”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance an academic accessible campus environment.; Ensure access through innovative accommodations, universal design, and collaborative partnerships.; Ensure the provision of academic accommodations and related support for registered students.; Enhance accessibility.; Promote student engagement.; Align DSS goals with the University’s and Division of Student Affairs missions.; Ensure efficient and effective delivery of programs and services.; Ensure alignment with university policies and student success goals.; Guide continuous improvement and inform decision-making through data analysis.; Integrate best practices into departmental operations.; Ensure professional growth and accountability of staff.; Promote a positive, engaged, and student-oriented team culture.; Increase awareness of disability services through educational programs and presentations.
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
All positions are security-sensitive., Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Rehabilitation, or equivalent combination of education and experience., Ten (10) year's of related experience.
Nice to Have
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible providing services to individuals with disabilities, including related supervisory experience., Higher Education Experience., Experience with Universal Design for Learning., Experience with Assistive and accessible technology., Experience with Data-informed program assessment., Experience with Case management systems., Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing programs or operations.
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic leadership to advance an academic accessible campus environment.
Lead institutional efforts to ensure access through innovative accommodations
and collaborative partnerships.
Ensure the provision of academic accommodations and related support for registered students.
Oversee all DSS operations
including service delivery
and resource management.
Serve as a key advisor on accessibility
and student success initiatives.
Develop and implement initiatives that enhance accessibility
promote student engagement
and align DSS goals with University and Division of Student Affairs missions.
Ensure institutional compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
and determine student eligibility for academic accommodations.
Facilitate the implementation of accommodations and ensure access to academic programs and services.
and monitor multiple program budgets
and departmental resources.
Oversee daily office operations
ensuring alignment with university policies and student success goals.
Develop and implement short- and long-term goals
and measurable outcomes for services
and staff performance.
and report data on program activities and outcomes.
Anticipate emerging needs and trends in disability services and integrate best practices.
and supervise full-time professional and student staff.
Provide leadership development
and performance feedback.
and student-oriented team culture.
Serve as a liaison with community partners
state and federal agencies
and other external stakeholders.
Collaborate across university divisions and academic units.
Develop and deliver educational programs
and faculty consultations.
Represent DSS on university and divisional committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates across university divisions and academic units.; Serves as a liaison with community partners, state and federal agencies, and other external stakeholders.; Represents DSS on university and divisional committees, contributing to institutional initiatives related to student success and accessibility.
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Develops and implements short- and long-term goals, assessment plans, and measurable outcomes for services, programs, and staff performance., Develops, administers, and monitors multiple program budgets, operational plans, and departmental resources.
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