Director of Access Resources

Director of Access Resources

  • Type: Full-Time 10 Months
  • Posted: Aug. 8, 2023
  • Dept: Academic Support

Who We Are

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Position Summary

Oversees all aspects of Access Resources for students with disabilities. This position will also be responsible for developing services for students needing to build skills and independence in order to succeed in college work and residential living. The Director is responsible for assessment, outreach and data management. The Director will supervise an academic coordinator/learning specialist, an accommodated testing proctor, and a part-time learning specialist. This is a full-time 10-month position, reporting to the Academic Dean.

Responsibilities

  • Review documentation and determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Collaborate with students on accommodation plans that underscore student responsibility and agency.
  • Meet regularly with Access Resources students to review their accommodation plans and ensure that they are accessing the necessary campus resources.
  • Provide individualized study skills consultations based on formal and informal assessment of a student’s particular learning needs.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders on campus, including faculty, the Student Learning Collaborative, the Teaching Enrichment Center, Baird Health and Counseling, Harrington Center, Information Resources, Residential Education, and Success and Retention.
  • Manage budget and payroll for Access Resources.
  • Keep accurate records of all contacts with students and of contacts with faculty/staff/parents regarding individual students.
  • Regularly assess the efficacy of all programs and interventions.
  • Supervise an academic coordinator, proctors, and learning specialists. Schedule these staff members to ensure coverage, while staying within budget.
  • Supervise all testing accommodations administered through Access Resources.
  • Work with target populations (primarily students with disabilities) to build self-advocacy skills and collaborate with faculty and staff to facilitate accommodations for these students.
  • Provide parents and families with information about the learning services available at Colby-Sawyer College.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA.
  • Keep informed of changes in the disability law.
  • Keep current on adaptive technology and alternative formats relevant to providing effective service to students with disabilities.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Special Education or in a related field.
  • Five or more years of experience working with students with disabilities at the post-secondary and/or secondary level.
  • Strong computer skills and a familiarity with assistive technology
  • Flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend hours.

To Apply

Please email your application to CSCjobs@colby-sawyer.edu including the following:

  • Letter of application
  • Current CV
  • Names and telephone numbers/e-mail addresses of three references
  • Salary expectations

Candidates who can actively contribute to racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity on campus are encouraged to include this information in the cover letter.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.