In pursuit of the mission and goals of Peninsula College, members of our campus community will be guided by the following principles:

• The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
• Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
• Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
• Members of the campus community will promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
• Members of the campus community will act ethically and with integrity.
• The college will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.

MANAGER, SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

(Full-Time Exempt)

Priority consideration date: First Screening 20 March 2023; Open Until Filled
PENINSULA COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITYOur collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College “we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals.” Peninsula College’s equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee’s collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College’s work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College’s equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.
THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S’Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College’s service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S’Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Provides planning and management of programs and services for Services for Students with Disabilities. Includes: responsible for determining appropriate accommodations; management of implementing accommodations and assistive technologies; management of information and communication related to SSD; program management.

Peninsula College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. To ensure the college provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all, we are seeking a candidate who has an understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds, including people with disabilities; people with various gender identities and sexual orientations; individuals from historically underrepresented communities; and other groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage implementation of accommodations.
• Conduct in-depth intake interviews with prospective, new and currently enrolled students requesting accommodations for a disability, provide orientation, and referrals and on-going case management.
• Evaluate medical documents related to student’s disability.
• Communicate directly with students.
• Maintain SSD website and publications so they are compliant with OCR guidelines.
• Communication and collaboration with community and campus partners about SSD services and

programing.

• Collaborate with high school partners to ensure clear path between high school accommodations services and college services.
• Collaborate with instructional faculty, faculty advisors, and administrators to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on matters related to accessible technology and UDL.
• Assist campus partners on matters related to access and accommodations.
• Research, implement, and train students, faculty, and staff on assistive technology use.
• Promote disability awareness on campus.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and professional standards related to accommodations.
• Stays current with industry trends and accessibility standards to ensure accommodations are current and effective.
• Serve on college committees and represent Peninsula College’s SSD programs at local, regional, state, and national conferences, meetings and councils.
• Manage proctored exam processes, including working with students, faculty, and testing center staff to implement accommodated testing.
• Identify, hire, and schedule accommodation support personnel, including sign language interpreters and student note takes/scribes.
• Create, maintain, and review student files and assist with preparation of local and state reports utilizing a student database system and Excel.
• Budget Management
• Develop and track budgets designated for accommodations and services.
• SSD accounts
• Tracking expenses
• Ordering student supplies and technology for accommodations
• DAP report for the state
• Supervision of staff
• Assignment of workload and tasks related to SSD accommodations.
• Timesheets
• Vacation approval
• Provide oversight and direction related to SSD accommodations.
• Student Development Support
• Assist with the development of student programs, materials/resources, and events and ensure the department is using an equity framework for assessment, evaluation, and processes.
• Promote and enhance a data-informed practice under a continuous improvement model for the department, including but not limited to tracking and providing data related to students with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Work Activities:

• Participation in workgroups and committees.
• Regularly integrate learning from professional development, including participation in the State Board Disability Support Services Council.
• Develops and distributes staff training materials to faculty intended to increase appreciation and awareness of the process to accommodate students with disabilities according to the ADA laws.

Duties of the position require knowledge and experience:

• Ability to communicate well with diverse populations, students, faculty, and staff in order to develop and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to work well in stressful, difficult, or sensitive situations in ways that reduce conflict with student, faculty, and staff.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Familiar with medical and psychological testing and interpreting results.
• Working knowledge of Sections 504 and 508 of Rehabilitation Act, ADA, ADAAA, other applicable laws, statutes, and litigation pertaining to disability services in higher education.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience with educational/career planning in higher education.
• Experience and knowledge of assistive technologies.
• Budget management-detail oriented, Excel, FMS (or similar)
• Supervision of staff-supervision experience, communication skills.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, staff, community members, and students as part of an effective student development team.
• Evidence of strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and database systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.

Duties of the position require the ability to:

• Use Outlook, Excel, Word, databases, Form Stack, web page editing, and other office tools.

Required physical abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read or scribe exams.

Required work schedule and work environment:

• Typical schedule is 8-5, Monday-Friday. Some weekends as required.

Required education or certificates:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.
• Preferred focus on education, special education, psychology, or other related field

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time Exempt position.
• Anticipated starting monthly salary: $4,833.00 - $5,250.00
• Annual exempt salary range: $58,000 - $63,000

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement plan options; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs. Peninsula College contributes $1,130 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs. The college also supports professional development.
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.
• Sick leave accrual is 16 hours per month.
• Vacation Leave accrual is 9.33 hours per month.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• a college employment application
• a cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• a current resume
• three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references’ email addresses and telephone numbers
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Peninsula College’s Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Krista Francis, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,833.00 - $5,250.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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