Assistant Director of Student Support Services

Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute Campus is seeking a Coordinator to assist in ensuring that students with disabilities have access to opportunities available to all students at the college in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and Assist with the coordination of retention-focused scholarship programs. This position reports to the Director of Student Support Services. Aid in the identification of eligible students in partnership with the Next Step Foundation. Assist with promoting institutional scholarship opportunities to students, families, community members, and others at various colleges, public schools, and community events. In collaboration with Financial Aid, ensure proper disbursement of scholars’ monthly living stipends. Assist eligible students in navigating the enrollment process at Ivy Tech Terre Haute (Greencastle) Schedule and assist with the interview process for scholarship applicants Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners to develop and implement support services that promote success. Identify internal and external resources that can eliminate or mitigate barriers for scholars. Conduct appropriate follow-up, and data collection and maintain accurate records for retention-based Foundation scholarship programs Assist with organization, planning, and implementation of programming for Recovery Scholars in concert with the College’s mission. Aid qualified individuals with disabilities in receiving reasonable accommodations so as to have equal access to all institutional programs and services in compliance with federal regulation Define and describe the procedures for obtaining services and accommodations; assist students in completing this process Utilize Disability Support Services case management system for record-keeping and tracking Conduct an initial assessment of students and ongoing accommodation requests for accommodations and evaluate documentation Conduct all activities within the established guidelines for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Participate in statewide DSS meetings and training; follow through with training and implement updated practices and procedures discussed at these meetings The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. Benefits: Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection and additional voluntary benefits. Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with enrollment in medical CDHP insurance) No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Employer contribution to retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required) Paid time off: vacation and sick accrued bi-weekly. Paid holidays: 8 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st. Free tuition for employee and dependents. Professional Development opportunities. Salary $44,800/annual Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Must have strong organizational skills. Knowledge of or experience working in higher education. Must be courteous, professional, energetic, organized, and able to work positively with students, faculty, and staff. Respect for confidentiality is required. Comfortable with public speaking Selected candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. The position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees. Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Offering services to the entire state of Indiana, we’re here to educate, motivate, and inspire students every day. We do that by featuring some of the most advanced technologies and training facilities, making higher education accessible through more affordable tuition, and providing smaller class sizes for more individualized attention. By sharing our joy of learning, we hope to ignite the curiosity and passion in our students that will help them discover their greatest potential. We’re highly collaborative, with a friendly and helpful culture that is very different from a four-year college. Innovation is another value that sets us apart — we are always looking for ways to make things better for our students, faculty, and staff. One of our key goals is to foster creativity and innovation in employees. More than anything, you’ll find yourself inspired each day by the camaraderie, positivity, and dedication that surrounds you at Ivy Tech.

Salary : $44,800