Inclusive Higher Education Director

Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Inclusive Higher Education Director.  We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC's strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARY:    We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, dynamic professional to join our LCC team.  Our institution provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity. The Inclusive Higher Education program is designed to foster relationships and serve students overcoming obstacles to education including intellectual and developmental disability. The primary objective of this position is to increase the enrollment, persistence, graduation, and workforce placement of program participants.  Our IHE Director will oversee the daily functioning of program.  Our IHE Director is responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and implementation of the program. This includes supervision of professional staff, budget management, program evaluation, and programmatic and counseling support to meet the goals and retention objectives of the program.  As an employee of, and the Colorado Community College System, this position is required to uphold and enforce the policies of LCC and CCCS, and all local, state and federal laws. This position will comply with all student privacy laws (FERPA); and is a mandatory reporter of any suspected illegal activity.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees all administrative aspects of the program and the College accessibility accommodation support to ensure the program is in full compliance with the Inclusive Higher Education Act.

• Develops proposals and prepares all reporting regarding utilization of thefunds for the third-party evaluator, other stakeholders, and ensures the program is meeting all expectations as outlined by the grant.

• Inclusive Higher Education granting agency(ies) to maintain close working relationships related to the program and grant(s).

• Provides leadership on the collection, interpretation, and utilization of data to assess student needs, assess student learning, monitor student performance, provide intentional and holistic advising, and evaluate programming.

• Provides long-range strategic planning and implementation designed to optimize services for participants. Responsible for building a sustainable program model that extends beyond allocated funding by strategically securing grants and implementing innovative strategies that address needs.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Promotes an environment that encourages the retention and success of program participants.

• Responsible for the selection of program participants, which includes supervising and ensuring the maintenance of an effective system of admission, monitoring of academic progress and service records on participants.

• Coordinate with institutional administrators, faculty and staff on programmatic needs and procedures and work cooperatively with Enrollment Services, Residence Life, etc. to meet the needs of the Program.

• Oversee the determination of student's eligibility to receive support services, certification of complete and appropriate documentation of disability, and the determination of the type of support services needed for each student and the set up and assessment of support services.

• Lead orientation efforts for new students and help student get acclimated to the college environment.

• Serve as a general resource for student with disabilities in matters relating to academic advising, basic financial aid information, college procedural questions, accommodations, and student community resource information.

• Effectively administer the budget, and maintain fiscal records, which include monitoring expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with program goals and objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Experience working with and compliance-level knowledge of Section 504, ADA, and the current legal implications in a post-secondary educational setting.

• Demonstrated commitment to creating and fostering an inclusive learning and working environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, or a related field from an accredited institution. 

• 3 years of experience working with service provision for persons with disabilities.

• Experience with testing and diagnostic evaluations for apparent and non-apparent disabilities.

• Experience working with and compliance-level knowledge of Section 504, ADA, and the current legal implications in a post-secondary educational setting.

Salary Range:   $45,000 - $50,000. The specific salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

LCC offers comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Tuition Reimbursement benefit plans. Generous annual leave, sick and holiday benefits are also included.  LCC Fitness Center membership is complimentary for all full-time employees.

Deadline to Submit Application Material:  Preferred start date is July 1, 2024, this position will remain posted until the position is filled.

Application Process: All applications must be submitted online. Please note that ALL items must be received for your application to be considered. Complete applications will include: a cover letter, current resume, three professional references (including at least one recent supervisor and one recent co-worker), and transcript copies.  Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to Tara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu upon offer of employment.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or  Tara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu.

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Lamar Community College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.

• LCC participates in E-Verify.

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.

• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.

• LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.

• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

About LCC: We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

LCC Vision: "Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity."

LCC Core Values:  Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Tara Silvey at 719-336-1572 orTara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu  at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or Tara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO  81052, or 719-336-1572 or Tara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Tara Silvey, Director of Human Resources at Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO   81052, or 719-336-1572 or Tara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu.