Assistant Director for Assistive Technology- Disability Resources

nwacc; Arkansas; On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks an Assistant Director for Assistive Technology - Disability Resources to support students with disabilities and coordinate access services within the Student Affairs division.

The role involves direct service to students, collaboration with faculty, and ensuring compliance with state and federal disability laws while maintaining records and program quality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education, or closely related field.
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Must obtain professional certification or licensure (CRC or LAC) within twelve (12) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student interviews to initiate accommodations (Access Plan Meetings) and determination process.
• Launches timely implementation of academic accommodations for students.
• Provides academic guidance to identified students with disabilities.
• Supports acquisition and production of alternative format textbooks and assistive devices.
• Advises college partners on accessibility of digital media and assistive technology.
• Collaborates with faculty to address accessibility questions and concerns.
• Maintains detailed records compliant with laws and college policies.
• Supervises student workers and interns as assigned.
• Represents the department in campus and community meetings and committees.

Skills

Data gathering

Report writing

Communication

Presentations

Collaboration

Diversity engagement

Education

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

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Assistant Director for Assistive Technology - Disability Resources is responsible for assisting the Director in the administration of services for Disability Resources (within the division of Student Affairs) for the coordination of programming and services for identified students with disabilities in order to ensure their equal access to the academic programs and student activities of the College. This includes responsibilities for direct service to students with disabilities; interaction with faculty and other stakeholders; and the effective co-administration of relevant policies and procedures that assure compliance with state and federal disability laws, as well as concordance with Northwest Arkansas Community College policies and procedures.

Rate of Pay: $51,193 annualized*Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.

Essential Duties:

• Facilitates student interviews to initiate accommodations (Access Plan Meetings), as well as the eligibility and determination process. This includes duty to professionally review and manage sensitive medical, psychological, and educational evaluations/records
• Facilitates timely and appropriate implementation of academic accommodations for students
• Provides academic guidance to identified students with disabilities
• Supports the acquisition and/or production of alternative format textbooks and teaching materials. Provides guidance to students on accessing these materials and related assistive devices/technology
• Provides guidance, consults with, and assists college partners in addressing accessibility of digital media and assistive technology
• Collaborates with faculty members as necessary to address questions or concerns about ensuring student access needs
• Maintain detailed records of student contacts and decision‑making consistent with laws/mandates
• Manage divergent, competing priorities in workflow; discerning and communicating immediate concerns with due urgency
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge base and skills consistent with demands of position
• Represent the department at campus and community meetings, committees and/or tasks forces. Provide disability-related expertise as needed to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in department and division evaluation and continuous improvement efforts
• Support the efforts of other departments within the Student Affairs division
• Supervise student workers, practicum students, and/or interns from graduate degree programs, as assigned
• Function as a liaison to local high schools, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Sources for Independent Living, Arkansas Support Network, Open Avenues, and other related community contacts
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field required
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training
• Must obtain and maintain professional certification or licensure (such as, CRC or LAC) relevant to the position within twelve (12) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Existing professional licensure/certification preferred
• Experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities in a higher education setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs
• Program planning and implementation skills
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement