About Bunker Hill Community College:
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.
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Job Description:
Bunker Hill Community College is seeking a Director of Disability Support Services to direct and manage the verification process for students requesting accommodations due to documented disabilities, while ensuring access, inclusion and equity for all BHCC students.
The Director provides leadership for the development and provision of appropriate support services to students with disabilities and ensures compliance in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The Director will maintain proficiency with regulations including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and current local and federal disability legislation.
The Director has responsibility for managing and directing all aspects of disability-related programs, services, and initiatives for Disability Support Services. The Director of Disability Support Services works to create an inclusive and accessible environment that supports individuals with disabilities in various aspects of their lives. The Director ensures that Disability Support Services provides student support for academic learning, utilizing assistive technology, test preparation, and maintaining a welcoming office environment.
The Director is the primary liaison between the Office of Disability Support Services and the student’s faculty and academic advisors. The Director works with faculty to ensure that accommodations uphold the academic integrity and essential requirements of a courses or program while accommodations are implemented as the students documentation requires.
The Director is responsible for best practices in academic support for students with disabilities and those who experience processing and executive function barriers. The Director manages their staff, providing ongoing support as they review accommodations, support student academic plans/programs, and ensure an equitable and inclusive educational experience for the students. The Director advises all their direct reports on current standards for universal design, assistive technology, academic coaching and counseling, testing, and initiatives supporting overall student success at BHCC.
The Director will ensure the office utilizes best practices concerning learning, educational equity, inclusion and accommodations initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of disability issues, policies, and accommodations and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
The Director has responsibility and input regarding the office financials, including managing vendor relationships for external providers of accommodative services for BHCC students. The position is essential in the Division of Student Affairs and reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Students.
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Full State Benefits.
Full Time In Person/On Campus Management Position.
Review Date: January 26, 2024
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