Director of the Office of Disability and Equity

Community College of Aurora
Salary: $66,721.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 210200

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

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OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of the Office of Disability and Equity (ODE) reports to the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is responsible for the leadership, administration and coordination of accessibility services for all CCA students. Through reviewing documentation and authorizing accommodations, the ODE Director ensures all qualified CCA students with disabilities receive equal access to education and the educational services, programs, and activities they need as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws pertaining to persons with disabilities. The Director manages the student accommodations process and provides support to students, faculty and the community to promote equal access to education and success.

Additionally, the ODE office is part of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and works in collaboration with other DEI offices to increase awareness and understanding of DEI, and identify/create infrastructure and implement efforts that encourages equitable student success as an institutional imperative.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Administrative

• Lead the coordination of all ODE related services and accommodations to include, assistive technology, interpretation services, texts in alternate format, extended-time testing, etc.
• Integrate Disability and Equity plan into the planning and goals of the College Strategic Plan
• Manage Office of Disability and Equity including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating all permanent, temporary and work-study staff.
• Develop and monitor multiple budgets and seek grant funding to support office operations as needed.
• Develop and/or revise, and implement operational guidelines for the ODE office and related CCA institutional guidelines
• Collaborate with all areas across the campus to create an accessible campus environment.
• Conduct Program evaluation and assessment of efforts. Use this information to create annual progress reports for the office.

Student Support Services

• Review documentation and provide accommodations to students
• Track student performance data
• Conduct/implement holistic case management that includes monitoring of progress, providing accommodations, and referring students to resources as needed.

Faculty/Staff Support

• Serve as resource and provide guidance to faculty, instructors, and staff on students with disabilities, ADA/504 responsibilities, and related accommodations
• Develop and provide educational opportunities focused on working with students with disabilities.
• Work with faculty, instructors, and staff College committees, and other work groups to build and maintain productive relationships to ensure student success.
• Work with area high schools to assist concurrent enrollment students
• Participate in educational resource fairs as appropriate.

Other

• Serve on CCA committees or task forces as related

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

• Master\'s degree in Education, Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge and practice incorporating services in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws pertaining to persons with disabilities
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse identities, cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing supervision and performance management over professional personnel.
• Experience providing leadership over disability services in higher education.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic tests and conducting interpretation of test results.
• Working knowledge of assistive technology.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in cross-departmental collaboration.
• Experience working with Faculty or Instructors.
• Experience in conducting interactive process with students.
• Engagement in national, regional, and local professional organizations (i.e., AHEAD, Access Higher Ground, NASPA/ACPA).
• Willingness to engage in training and development related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and to remain current with Disability related practice.

Supplemental information

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $66,721.00 - $70,000.00. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Thursday, April 20, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.ed

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement .

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency\'s Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/3992980/director-of-the-office-of-disability-and-equity

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