Director, Lancer Accessibility Resource Services (formerly known as DSPS)

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Pasadena City College

Location: Pasadena, California
Category: Other Administrative Positions
Application Deadline: October 23, 2024

Job Description

Salary: $131,777.52 - $157,486.44 Annually

Location: Pasadena, CA

Job Type: Academic Administrator

Job Number: 06859

Department: Student Services

Division: DSP&S (Special, Disable Stud., Vet. Services et al)

Opening Date: 09/25/2024

Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Probationary Period: None. At-Will Employment.

Work Shift: Manager / Supervisory Schedule

Salary Schedule/Range: Management Association M-2

This is a grant funded position through June 30, 2025.

Renewal is on an annual basis, however, is not guaranteed.

Under administrative direction of the Dean of Student Wellness and Support Services, the Director, Lancer Accessibility Resource and Services (LARS) oversees the daily operations of the department. Responsibilities include integrating LARS into college instruction and services, coordinating academic adjustments and auxiliary aids, ensuring compliance with legal obligations regarding students with disabilities, and budget planning. The Director will also manage support staff to provide services and instruction for students with disabilities, per Title 5, section 56048 of the California Code of Regulations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Manage and participate in the development and administration of the LARS annual budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
Provide leadership and direction and assume management responsibility for LARS.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for LARS; recommend, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Ensure that District polices and procedures are properly written and implemented and that they comply with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Directly manage all aspects of employee lifecycle including recruitment, transfers, suspensions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, terminations, task assignments, performance evaluations, rewards, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; conduct needs and instructional program analysis; assess and monitor workloads, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the supervising Dean; direct the implementation of improvements.
Serve as a liaison for LARS with other District divisions, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to LARS policies and procedures as appropriate.
Oversee student records; ensure that records are complete and confidentially maintained.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct an external Community Advisory Committee to obtain input from community resources for planning and development of future LARS programs.
Serve as consultant to the District regarding recommendations for implementation of universal accessibility standards.
Develop, apply, and evaluate effective approaches to implement the policies of the District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the College.
Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of disability programs.
Coordinate and schedule all appropriate credit and non-credit LARS offerings on the College campus and at off campus sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree from an accredited college/university AND must meet the minimum qualifications for a Disabled Students Programs and Services counselor or instructor set forth in Section 53414(a) through (d); OR meet the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator set forth in Section 53420.
Three years full-time experience or the equivalent within the last four (4) years in one or more of the following fields:
1. Instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program for students with disabilities;
2. Administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education;
3. Teaching, counseling, or administration in secondary education, working predominately or exclusively for programs for students with disabilities; OR
4. Administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, the military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominately or exclusively related to persons with disabilities.
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment if the experience above does not include administration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate in Disabilities Management, Educational Leadership, Counseling or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

Understand the principles and practices of management, training, and supervision.
Possess knowledge of principles of successful management, operational, and fiscal accountability.
Have a thorough understanding of Office of Civil Rights and ADA compliance.
Knowledgeable about budgets, grant management, program operations, and compliance.
Demonstrated experience working with communities who have been traditionally underserved by higher education and experience in the pedagogy reflecting intersections of race, culture, class, ethnic, and queer communities.?

SKILLS:

Analyze business needs, organize workloads, and prioritize duties efficiently.
Compose reports, correspondence, and articles for publication with clarity and precision.
Speak in public and make presentations to both small and large groups confidently.
Analyze data accurately and prepare detailed reports.

ABILITIES:

Supervise, evaluate, and train assigned personnel effectively.
Evaluate and resolve problems efficiently.
Develop, manage, and monitor budgets, expenditures, and program operations competently.
Operate personal computers proficiently, including word processing, spreadsheets, relational databases, and financial systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Leadership and Direction
Program Management
Compliance and Advocacy
Collaboration and Coordination
Student-Centered Focus
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Strategic Planning and Assessment
Financial and Resource Management

Salary Range:
M-2

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

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