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Director, Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)
Job Description
Job Number
MAN00110PPosition Title
Director, Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)Position Type
Academic AdministratorNumber of Months Assignment
12Starting Date
ASAPCurrent Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Evenings and Weekends as needed.
Salary Range
Management Range 48Salary
$143,071 – $174,297 / Annually
FLSA
ExemptLocation
Main CampusDepartment
Disabled Student Programs and ServicesOpen Date
03/14/2024Closing Date
04/14/2024Open Until Filled
NoAbout Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function
Under administrative direction, to provide leadership and direction; to manage, supervise, and coordinate Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS); to coordinate assigned activities with other District divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex professional support to the Dean of Student Support Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
- A Master’s degree from an accredited college/university and must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS counselor or instructor set forth in Section 53414(a) through (d);https://casetext.com/regulation/california-code-of-regulations/title-5-education/division-6-california-community-colleges/chapter-4-employees/subchapter-5-minimum-qualifications/article-2-qualifications-and-equivalencies/section-53414-minimum-qualifications-for-disabled-students-programs-and-services-employees
OR
- Meet the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator set forth in Section 53420 https://casetext.com/regulation/california-code-of-regulations/title-5-education/division-6-california-community-colleges/chapter-4-employees/subchapter-5-minimum-qualifications/article-2-qualifications-and-equivalencies/section-53420-minimum-qualifications-for-educational-administrators
AND
- In addition, have two (2) years full-time experience or the equivalent within the last four (4) years in one or more of the following fields:
o Instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program for students with disabilities;
o Administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education;
o Teaching, counseling, or administration in secondary education, working predominately or exclusively for programs for students with disabilities; or,
o 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;
o And, one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment if the experience above does not include administration.
- Evidence of demonstrated cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning), as these factors relate to equity-minded practices.
Essential Duties
Provide leadership and direction and assume management responsibility for DSPS.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for DSPS; recommend, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; conduct needs and instructional program analysis; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Dean of Student Support Services; direct the implementation of improvements.
Select, train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to develop skills and abilities.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for DSPS; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the DSPS 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.
Serve as a liaison for DSPS with other District divisions, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the Dean of Student Support Services; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to DSPS policies and procedures as appropriate.
Ensure that District polices and procedures are properly written and implemented and that they comply with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Plan, organize, and conduct staff development and in-service training opportunities.
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 DSPS 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 Rio Hondo
Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse community.
Provide effective leadership and direction to recruitment and retention efforts to further workforce diversity policies of the District.
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.
Promote equal opportunity and student and gender equity to effectively serve the District’s diverse community.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Coordinate and schedule all appropriate credit and non-credit DSPS offerings on the College campus and at off campus sites.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for DSPS; recommend, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; conduct needs and instructional program analysis; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Dean of Student Support Services; direct the implementation of improvements.
Select, train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to develop skills and abilities.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for DSPS; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the DSPS 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.
Serve as a liaison for DSPS with other District divisions, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the Dean of Student Support Services; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to DSPS policies and procedures as appropriate.
Ensure that District polices and procedures are properly written and implemented and that they comply with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Plan, organize, and conduct staff development and in-service training opportunities.
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 DSPS 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 Rio Hondo
Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse community.
Provide effective leadership and direction to recruitment and retention efforts to further workforce diversity policies of the District.
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.
Promote equal opportunity and student and gender equity to effectively serve the District’s diverse community.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Coordinate and schedule all appropriate credit and non-credit DSPS offerings on the College campus and at off campus sites.
Supervision Exercised
Exercises direct supervision over DSPS faculty and professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Instructional techniques designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote welcoming classroom environments for students from culturally diverse groups.
- Operational characteristics, services, and activities of DSPS.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of DSPS, policies, and operational needs.
- Modern and complex principles and practices of DSPS program development and administration.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Categorical funding principles and concepts.
- DSPS compliance principles and concepts.
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including services to students with disabilities within higher education.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
- Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for DSPS .
- Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient DSPS.
- Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of faculty and professional, technical, and administrative support personnel.
- Select, supervise, motivate, counsel, train, and evaluate staff.
- Identify and respond to DSPS issues, concerns, and needs.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of DSPS goals.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new DSPS service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Prepare and administer budgets.
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and DSPS reports.
- Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to DSPS.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications
- Supervisory experience in the development and administration of programs for students with disabilities at a community college.
- Experience in managing categorical budgets and grants.
- Experience in providing direct services to students with disabilities.
Working Conditions
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Director of Disabled Student Programs and Services.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
- Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
- PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
- NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
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EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
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