Professional Expert - DSPS/DRC Coordinator

Mendocino College • Ukiah, CA

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About The Position

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is hiring a part-time, temporary Professional Expert to coordinate the Disability Resource Center (DRC)/Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS). The position is temporary and non-continuing, up to 10 hours per week, with an anticipated duration of 6–18 months. The hourly rate is $60.00.

The Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of services that ensure equal access and educational opportunities for students with verified disabilities. The role coordinates program operations, monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations, supports faculty and staff in accessibility efforts, and serves as a liaison to students, schools, agencies, and community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and student success, and help foster a supportive learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Meet Human Resources hiring guidelines, including a Live Scan background check and completion of a TB test.
• Meet one of the listed education pathways: a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling; a master’s degree in one of the specified counseling, psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, or marriage and family therapy fields; or a bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling plus a current Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license.
• In addition to the applicable degree pathway, meet one of these qualifications: 15 semester units of upper-division or graduate coursework related to people with disabilities; six semester units or equivalent of graduate-level counseling practicum or fieldwork in a postsecondary DSPS program or a program serving individuals with disabilities; or two years of full-time equivalent experience counseling students with disabilities or counseling in an organization serving individuals with disabilities.
• Candidates applying through the college’s equivalency process must submit the required equivalency application and supporting documentation.
• Knowledge of DSPS/DRC programs, accommodations, and student support services.
• Knowledge of federal and state disability laws, DSPS regulations, Title 5, and Chancellor’s Office requirements.
• Knowledge of program planning, assessment, Service Area Review, and continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of budget development, fiscal management, and reporting practices.
• Knowledge of assistive technology, accessibility standards, and inclusive educational practices.
• Knowledge of community resources, contracted services, and shared governance processes.
• Ability to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate DSPS/DRC programs, services, and initiatives.
• Ability to lead assessment, Service Area Review, outcomes evaluation, and program improvement efforts.
• Ability to manage budgets, reports, contracts, records, and compliance activities.
• Ability to coordinate accommodations, assistive technology, and support services for students with disabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, community agencies, and educational partners.
• Ability to provide training, outreach, consultation, and leadership related to accessibility and inclusion.
• Ability to serve effectively on committees and support institutional planning and governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee department services, coordinating with assigned staff on DSPS projects, resources, and activities.
• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of the DSPS program through Program Review.
• Lead the DSPS department in developing and assessing Service Learning Outcomes.
• Oversee specialized services and contracts, including Deaf and Hard of Hearing services.
• Plan and organize program activities; complete program reports; and maintain and monitor the program budget.
• Serve as the College DSPS liaison to geographic feeder schools and agencies.
• Monitor District compliance with state and federal laws and policies related to DSPS and Title 5 CCR.
• Coordinate and support DSPS staff in delivering appropriate services to students with verified disabilities.
• Coordinate with college staff supporting accessibility, including the Distance Education Coordinator and Web & Instructional Designer.
• Provide information about professional resources and training to help faculty create accessible classroom and online course materials.
• Facilitate training and other support for staff and faculty on specialized software and applicable technology.
• Manage student files and documentation as required by the Chancellor’s Office.
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders regarding special class instruction.
• Facilitate public information and college communications concerning DSPS.
• Attend meetings, local, state, and regional workshops, and seminars to stay current on relevant issues; serve on college committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The College offers a Bronze-level benefit plan at the employee’s cost.
• Forty hours of sick leave per fiscal year.
• May be eligible for CalPERS retirement, contingent on the number of hours worked within the fiscal year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level