Director of Student Accessibility and Academic Success

Cottey College, a private liberal arts and sciences college for women, invites applications for Director of Student Accessibility and Academic Success. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success in Academic Affairs. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree and have experience working with students. This position has responsibility in the following areas:

* Maintaining current knowledge of ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act, and WCAG digital accessibility standards
* Guiding students through the voluntary request for disability services process
* Sharing information with the campus regarding disability guidelines and student needs
* Working with faculty members and staff to facilitate provision of appropriate and reasonable disability accommodations to students
* Leading initiatives to implement, maintain, and improve student success programming, particularly the first-year experience course
* Coordinating intervention and support for at risk students
* Directing training and operations for the campus-wide peer tutoring program
* Delivering an academic strategies course for students on academic probation or who did not otherwise successfully complete the first-year seminar course

Cottey College, located in Nevada, Missouri, has offered young women the opportunity to learn and grow since 1884. It encompasses a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, including first generation students, students awarded Pell Grants, students of color, international students, faculty of color, and international faculty. The successful candidate will have demonstrated favorable results in working with diverse populations. A Cottey education is guided by three threads: leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. Cottey College helps each student excel as learners, leaders, and global citizens - providing a comprehensive and empowering experience in an intimate academic setting that transforms them to reach their highest potential.

Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Application materials should be submitted by email as Word or PDF documents to Dr. Karla McCain, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772. E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: 417- 667-8181, ext. 2128. Further information about Cottey is available at http://www.cottey.edu/. Cottey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.