NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers various associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. The Associate Director of Disability Resources is responsible for assisting the Director in the administration of services for Disability Resources (within the division of Student Affairs) for the coordination of programming and services for identified students with disabilities to ensure their equal access to the academic programs and student activities of the College. This includes responsibilities for direct service to students with disabilities, interaction with faculty and other stakeholders, and the effective co-administration of relevant policies and procedures that assure compliance with state and federal disability laws and concordance with Northwest Arkansas Community College policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates student interviews to initiate accommodations (Access Plan Meetings) and the eligibility and determination process. This includes reviewing and managing sensitive medical, psychological, and educational evaluations/records professionally.
- Facilitates timely and appropriate implementation of academic accommodations for students.
- Provides academic guidance to identified students with disabilities.
- Supports the acquisition and/or production of alternative format textbooks and teaching materials. Guides students on accessing these materials and related assistive devices/technology.
- Provides guidance, consults with, and assists college partners in addressing the accessibility of digital media and assistive technology.
- Collaborates with faculty members to address questions or concerns about ensuring student access needs.
- Maintain detailed records of student contacts and decision-making consistent with laws/mandates.
- Manage divergent, competing priorities in workflow, discerning and communicating immediate concerns promptly.
- Maintain an up-to-date professional knowledge base and skills consistent with the position’s demands.
- Represent the department at campus and community meetings, committees, and/or task forces. Provide disability-related expertise as needed to internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in department and division evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support the efforts of other departments within the Student Affairs division.
- Supervise student workers, practicum students, and/or interns from graduate degree programs, as assigned.
- Function as a liaison to local high schools, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Sources for Independent Living, Arkansas Support Network, Open Avenues, and other related community contacts.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field is required.
- Three (3) years related experience and/or training, and 7 to 11 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidates with Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification (CRC) and experience in a direct service role for persons with disabilities in higher education settings will be given preference.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online here.