Assistant Director, Disability Support & Accessibility

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness rewards

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis seeks an Assistant Director of Disability Support Services to provide individualized support to students with disabilities and promote an accessible, inclusive learning environment. This role manages caseloads, coordinates accommodations, and collaborates with campus partners to ensure student success.

Responsibilities include intake, proactive outreach, documentation, workshop development, and ongoing policy knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse populations.
• Ability to assess complex situations and exercise sound judgment.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and professional discretion.
• Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of students with disabilities and provide individualized case management and support services.
• Conduct intake appointments to understand disability-related barriers and determine accommodations.
• Provide proactive outreach to monitor progress and connect students with campus and community resources.
• Utilize Accommodate to maintain accurate student records and distribute accommodation letters.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to implement accommodations and address accessibility questions.
• Apply problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to accommodation-related concerns.
• Develop workshops and programming to increase awareness of disability support and inclusion.
• Maintain current knowledge of disability support practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Empathy

Advocacy

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, Special Education, Higher Education, Human Services, or related field

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis seeks an Assistant Director of Disability Support Services to provide individualized support to students with disabilities and promote an accessible, inclusive learning environment. This role manages caseloads, coordinates accommodations, and collaborates with campus partners to ensure student success.

Responsibilities include intake, proactive outreach, documentation, workshop development, and ongoing policy knowledge.