Assistant Director, Assistive Tech & Accessibility

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks an Assistant Director for Assistive Technology in Disability Resources to support equal access to academics and student activities. You will supervise staff, coordinate accommodations, and liaise with faculty while ensuring compliance with disability laws and NWACC policies.

This role requires a Master’s degree and professional certification or licensure; you will manage data, programs, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field.
• Must obtain and maintain professional certification or licensure within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates interviews to initiate accommodations and manages sensitive evaluations/records.
• Provides guidance, assess and implement academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Supervises student workers/interns and coordinates with faculty to ensure access needs are met.
• Represents the department at campus and community meetings and supports continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Data gathering

Administrative decisions

Presentations

Communication

Leadership

Program evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education, or related field

Tools

Computerized databases

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks an Assistant Director for Assistive Technology in Disability Resources to support equal access to academics and student activities. You will supervise staff, coordinate accommodations, and liaise with faculty while ensuring compliance with disability laws and NWACC policies.

This role requires a Master’s degree and professional certification or licensure; you will manage data, programs, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance student