Director of Accessibility Services

The Director of Accessibility Services provides strategic leadership, oversight, and advocacy for institutional efforts to ensure access, equity, and inclusion for students with disabilities. This role manages the student accommodation process, providing expert guidance and support to students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community, fostering an inclusive environment that ensures equitable access to education and campus life, promoting student success. The Director ensures institutional compliance with federal, state, and local disability laws as well as applicable policies governing disability services in higher education. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Extensive knowledge of Federal disability law such as the ADA and Section 504, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and state disability law such as Colorado HB22-1255 and SB25-087 * Ability to create relationships across campus and outside campus with college partners * Knowledge of assistive technology, various disabilities and their impact as well as knowledge of appropriate accommodations to address barriers due to disability impact Required Qualifications * Master's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Psychology, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. * Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in disability services or a related area in a higher education setting. * Supervisory experience * Thorough understanding of ADA/504 regulations, Colorado HB22-1255 and SB25-087. Preferred Qualifications * Five (5) years of progressive experience in disability services or a related area in a higher education setting * Experience using accommodation management software (e.g., AIM). * Familiarity with assistive technology and digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, screen readers). * Budget management experience. * Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). Physical & Cognitive Demands The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position. * Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs. * This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc. * The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or [email protected]. Starting Salary Starting salary range for this position is $81,819 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. To Apply All applicants must submit: 1. Resume 2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Visit our Careers website to submit your application. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected]. Notice to all Applicants * Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review. * Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material. * Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire. * Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. * Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify. * Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. * All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security. * Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace. RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System 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 sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices. We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community. Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive. For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit: https://www.rrcc.edu/campus-police.