Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services

Connecticut State Community College; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 80,901 - 86,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College seeks a Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services. This role ensures equitable access to programs and compliance with disabilities laws while providing leadership and support to students and staff.

Successful candidates will have a Master’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive salary range is $80,901 - $86,320 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Education, Special Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equitable access to programs through oversight of accommodations.
• Lead compliance with disability legislation.
• Provide training and outreach to the community.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of disability laws

Intercultural competence

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

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 commits to high‑quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Summary

The Campus Director of Disability and Accessibility Services plays a critical role at the campus level by ensuring equitable access to programs through the oversight of accommodations and services for students with permanent and/or temporary disabilities. The Director ensures compliance with state and federal legislation, engages in the interactive process with students, and recommends reasonable and appropriate accommodations that support student success and maintain academic integrity. The Director also provides leadership 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 related legislation. The incumbent must demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and the ability to train, guide, and support students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

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

Additional Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education, or a related field and at least two (2) years of related experience working with individuals with disabilities, including up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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 with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of experience working with students with disabilities in higher education and open‑access institutions.
• Advanced knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Experience collaborating with faculty on inclusive teaching and universal design.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: $80,901 – $86,320 approximate annual.
• Salary based on qualifications, education, job‑related experience, and internal equity.

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)

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 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 trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a‑80(b) or 46a‑81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

Contact

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].
CT State Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.