Director Disability Resource Center

Director of the Disability Resource Center

Reporting to the Dean of Counseling, the Director will provide overall leadership and coordination for planning, managing, and supervising staff, programs, budgets and services provided by the Disability Resource Center (DRC). Although it is not a primary responsibility, staffing limitations require the Director to counsel students with disabilities as needed. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026.

Campus:
College of San Mateo
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary

Schedule:

35
Category:
Academic Supervisor
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented
Months Per Year: 12
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Mandated Reporter:
Yes
Campus Security Authority:
No

• Provide day‑to‑day coordination of the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) program, and related college activities affecting students with disabilities.
• Plan, provide leadership for, organize, and direct the development and review of division curriculum for students with disabilities in conjunction with other administrators and in accordance with District/College policies and procedures.
• Provide information and various resources about programs, courses, and services under the areas of supervision.
• Supervise a diverse staff assigned to the programs under the areas of supervision.
• Assess the annual department or program staffing requirements and recommend changes to staffing as required.
• Develop and manage the program budgets, including preparation of federal, state, and local reports, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal expenditure guidelines.
• Prepare, develop, implement, and monitor all DSPS planning documents with identified program objectives, student learning outcomes, and assessments.
• Initiate, compile, and maintain all DRC‑related records and data required by the Chancellor's Office and other official regulatory agencies.
• Lead and participate in the research, preparation, application for, and follow‑up procedures required for grants and other external sources of funding.
• Advocate with the College's faculty and administration on behalf of students with disabilities.
• Coordinate and utilize existing College resources and instructional programs to facilitate the education of students with disabilities.
• Ensure District compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding student access to facilities and instructional programs.
• Collaborate with both instructional and counseling faculty and staff and with special programs, such as CalWORKS, CARE, EOPS, STEM Center, TRiO, Promise, and other support services to maximize student success.
• Coordinate and/or provide in‑service training for the College community to promote awareness of the special needs of students with disabilities.
• Participate in outreach activities both on and off campus.
• When needed, provide disability accommodation services for students with disabilities.
• Assist students with disabilities in utilizing community resources.
• Provide follow‑up services to students on probation and dismissal status.
• Participate in the accreditation process.
• Participate in shared governance committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Procedures required for budget planning, assessment, implementation, reporting, and tracking.
• Areas of learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, deaf and hearing impairments, physical disabilities, or assistive computer technology, including graduate study.
• Title V and other governmental regulations as they apply to students with disabilities.
• The Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEAP) as it applies to California Community Colleges, as well as other issues affecting higher education in California.
• University articulation agreements and transfer requirements for counseling community college students, and experience using them.
• College and community referrals and experience with them.
• Assistive technology and alternate media services for students with disabilities.

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a major, comprehensive academic program.
• Oral communication, including public speaking and written communication.
• Use a variety of computer software to prepare correspondence,…