Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services

CT State Community College; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College seeks a Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services at the CT State Quinebaug Valley campus (Danielson, CT). You will oversee accommodations, ensure compliance with ADA/Section 504/FERPA, and promote student success while upholding academic integrity.

You will train staff and lead services for a diverse student body, with a master’s degree and 2+ years of related experience required. Supervisory experience preferred; this is an on-site, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 2+ years related experience working with individuals with disabilities (supervisory preferred).
• Knowledge of disability laws (ADA, 504, HIPAA, FERPA) and accessibility best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; intercultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in student support, legal compliance, and campus leadership.
• Oversee accommodations and services for students with permanent or temporary disabilities.
• Train, guide, and support students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Lead administrative operations and participate in committees as needed.

Skills

Disability laws knowledge

Intercultural competence

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in Education/Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State.

Position Details

Posted:September 2, 2026
Level:Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type:Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date:
Work Location:CT State Quinebaug Valley (742 Upper Maple Street,Danielson, CT 06239)
Work Modality: On-site;Position is not remote
Closing Date:Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Position Summary

Connecticut State Community College (CT State), as the only open access higher education institution, provides a wide range of educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of students across the state. A central component of this mission is ensuring equitable access to all academic, co-curricular, and institutional programs.

The Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services plays a critical role at the campus level by fulfilling this commitment and overseeing accommodations and services for students with permanent and/or temporary disabilities. The Campus Director ensures compliance with state and federal legislation, engages in the interactive process with students, determines and recommends reasonable and appropriate accommodations that support student success and maintain academic integrity.

The incumbent must demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and the ability to effectively train, guide, and support students, faculty, and staff from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. The Campus Director also provides leadership and guidance in complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other related legislation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the CampusAssociate Dean of Student Development, Dean of Students and Faculty, or other designated administrators, the Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services is responsible for expertise in student support, legal compliance, and institutional leadershipthrougheffective performance in these essential duties:

• Student Support & Accommodations
• Institutional Compliance & Risk Management
• Training, Outreach, & Community Engagement
• Administrative Leadership

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education, or related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience working with individuals with disabilities that includes up to two (2) years of supervisory experience;or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of disability laws, including ADA, Section 504, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Expertise in interpreting diagnostic assessments and understanding disability impacts.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Supervisory experience with staff and/or open-access student workers.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of Experience working with students with disabilities in higher education and open accessinstitutions
• Advanced knowledge ofdisabilitylaw and accessibility best practices

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $84,997approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.