Description
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) located in Reno, NV, is seeking applicants for a Program Manager over the Disability Resource Center.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) assists students with disabilities in receiving equal access when participating in educational, co-educational and extra-curricular activities.
This is accomplished by providing appropriate accommodations and services as required by federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The Program Manager plays an important role in management and leadership of the DRC, as well as aiding the college in meeting compliance mandates by making educational materials and auxiliary aids available to students in a timely manner.
This position also trains students in the use of assistive technology and faculty on strategies for making courses accessible and makes recommendations to the Program Director and the institution as a whole regarding accessibility and equal access.
This position collaborates with other NSHE institutions, state agencies and community organizations to address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2. Three (3) years of related work experience
3. Familiarity with strategies for working with students with disabilities
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree from an accredited institution
2. Experience working in a higher education, notably a community college, setting
3. Direct experience working in a college disability resource center, or the equivalent
4. Supervisory and budgetary management experience
5. Effective oral and written communication, along with interpersonal and organizational skills, with a diverse campus community
6. Experience in working with adaptive computer technology
7. Bilingual
Major Responsibilities :
DRC Program Administration and Supervision
Plan, develop and deliver co-curricular activities, workshops, and programming on topics designed to increase awareness of and support for individuals with disabilities
Serve as an advisor and resource for administration, faculty, staff, students, system committees, and outside agencies in the areas related to the DRC, ADA, and Section 504.
Manage and supervise staff, and others assigned to work within the Disability Resource Center
Manage and supervise faculty additional assignments, along with temporary and part-time employees, assigned to work within the DRC
Plan, develop, manage budgets related to programs and initiatives, and oversee expenditures
Oversee adaptive equipment and software in the DRC, Academic computers in labs, library and in the classroom (Including instructor's computers)
Partner with Disability Resource Team to develop and assign appropriate student accommodations relating to adaptive technologies and equal access to the institution's educational process
Research and make recommendations pertaining to new trends in assistive technology
Research and follow ADA, 504 and Office for Civil Rights Judgments and make recommendations for campus wide policy and accessibility procedures pertaining to new trends in accessibility in law, technology and educational access
Participate in strategic campus committees, as well as state-wide committees to Influence accessibility policy and procedures.
Take an active role in creating and implementing policy and procedures to ensure (and increase) access for individuals with disabilities
Coordinate alternate media requests
Evaluate alternate media requests and determine procedures regarding format delivery
Work with faculty and departments to obtain print materials with sufficient lead time to permit timely processing and delivery to the student
Track requests, manage workflow and notify advisor when materials delivery is delayed
Investigate and make recommendations regarding new technologies and techniques to provide alternate format materials to ADA students
Collaborate with other NSHE Institutions to facilitate a state-wide process for shared resources related to accessible materials and alternate media
Assist campus faculty, staff, and students to provide accessible educational materials and information, along with use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
Work with faculty and staff to ensure classroom materials are accessible to students based on individual need
Assist instructors with upgrading materials such as Web sites, distance education and classrooms for accessibility
Act as a resource for assistive technologies within the state as well as the TMCC campus community
College and community service
Assist with the coordination of the ADA Committee to develop proposals and initiatives designed to advance a strategic and integrated approach in support of the College’s strategic plan
Participate in college committees, state-wide and NSHE committees and community organizations that promote disability awareness and accessibility
Provide campus and community education in the areas of disability awareness and accessibility
Salary and Benefits Information :
Salary : $71,615 - $89,519 initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience.
Perks of Working at TMCC
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
17.5% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays
Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave - NSHE Benefits
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse / domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Professional Grant-in-Aid : TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and / or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.
Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.
1) Resume / CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for three (3) Professional References Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Posting Close Date
08 / 2 / 2024
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.
Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.
This posting will close at 12 : 00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11 : 59 pm the day prior.
All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.