Director of Accessibility Services

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Director of Accessibility Services

Salary

$89,125.00 - $93,583.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GJA-299919-09172024-NMC

Department

Colorado Community College System

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

10/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

9101 E Lowry Blvd Denver, CO 80230

Department Contact Information

Nikki Cimino, jobs@cccs.edu

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

• Description

• Benefits

Department Information

To apply:https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice

Description of Job

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Director of Accessibility Services to join our Student Affairs team. We’re looking for someone who is disability informed and able to approach learners where they are to meet their needs. If you want to help students across the state receive an education without barriers, this position may be for you! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view) , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

This role serves as the principal advocate and subject matter expert for CCCS’s Disability & Accessibility Services departments, including providing guidance and expertise on complex disability or accommodation-related matters. We want to provide increased access to accommodations, assistive technology, and accessible course materials for CCCS students. To that end, we need the person in this role to increase consistency in disability/accessibility practices and accommodation implementation across the system. Special emphasis will be placed on practices related to digital technology and online accessibility support services needed to support students from across colleges who are enrolled in course sections offered through Colorado Online and the Rural College Consortium.

Some duties of the position include

• Directing discussions and collaborating with stakeholders on the adoptions of systemwide assistive technology and disability data management tools and software. Training staff at colleges on how to use tools and software, providing ongoing support as needed.

• Leading initiatives related to digital accessibility compliance, including developing strategies for assessment and creating best practices that align with evolving laws and technology in disability service provision, including digital accessibility.

• Guiding development of necessary policies and procedures for managing student disability, accessibility, and accommodation needs.

• Actively participating in national, regional, and local professional organizations that cater to access and disability services and acting as the CCCS liaison to these types of organizations.

• Directly supervising one employee.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. (An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may substitute for the degree.)

• Three years of experience in disability services, accessibility remediation, or closely related field, which includes experience working with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

• Experience working in higher education and with students with disabilities.

Supplemental Information

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position, some of which may be learned on the job:

• Demonstrated knowledge and support of concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to partner across department and organizational units.

• Practiced in educating students and faculty on assistive technologies (i.e., Kurzweil, Read and Write Gold, JAWS, or other assistive technologies).

• Demonstrated skills in preparing professional development materials for faculty and staff.

• Willingness to participate in national, regional, and local professional organizations (i.e., AHEAD, COWY AHEAD, Access Higher Ground, NASPA/ACPA).

• Knowledge of the most recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Standards.

Work Location/Travel Expectations:

• This position is located at the CCCS offices at 9026 E Severn Pl, Denver, CO.

• Travel within Colorado may be required up to 20% of the time.

• Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and hybrid-remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 113,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note:per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-058) , an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.

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