Head of Accommodations & Disability Services

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College in Palatine, IL, seeks an experienced administrator to lead the front office and the assistive technology lab within Access and Disability Services. You will hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure excellent, student-centered service.

You will oversee disability management software (AIM), help develop procedures, monitor budgets, and collaborate with faculty to provide accommodations.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Higher Education, Disability Services, Counseling, Administration, or related field.
• managerial experience in Disability Services, preferably in postsecondary setting.
• Knowledge of disability laws (Rehab Act, ADA, ADAAA) required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Conversational American Sign Language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership to the front office and assistive technology lab in Access and Disability Services.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and student employees to provide excellent, student centered customer service.
• Responsible for operation of disability management software (AIM) and proper data storage.
• Consult with faculty and campus areas to facilitate disability-related services and accommodations.
• Troubleshoot departmental problems and coordinate resolution related to accommodations.
• Assist staff development programs related to accommodations and Universal Design.
• Manage institutional, grant, and donated resources; support financial and operational reports for grants.
• Support annual program reviews, End of Year data reporting, and ICCB/IBHE submissions.
• Participate in college/divisional committees and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

ASL fluency

Education

Masters in Higher Education

Disability Services

Counseling

Administration

Job description

Harper College in Palatine, IL, seeks an experienced administrator to lead the front office and the assistive technology lab within Access and Disability Services. You will hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure excellent, student-centered service.

You will oversee disability management software (AIM), help develop procedures, monitor budgets, and collaborate with faculty to provide accommodations.