"Director, Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)"

Job Details

Director, Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
(Full-Time, Categorically Funded) Madera Community College
State Center Community College District

Closing Date: 2/25/2026 at 11:55 PM

Campus Location: Madera Community College

Start Date: 12/23/2025

Essential Functions

General Purpose
Under general direction of the Vice President or Dean, Students, plans, organizes, directs and integrates the operations of the college's Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S); determines program needs, formulates action plans and works with faculty and staff to provide auxiliary aids and accommodations to students with verified disabilities to support educational goals; develops and monitors the program budget; ensures the college and related centers comply with state and federal regulations and requirements; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
A Director, DSP&S is differentiated from other academic directors by its responsibility for the management and oversight of the activities, services and staff of the DSP&S program and associated student centers. Incumbents ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to instruction, enrollment services, financial aid and student success initiatives and may act as the college's 508 Compliance Officer. The incumbent has full management responsibility for the program and has broad planning and administration duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the DSP&S programs; ...
2. Participates in the selection of full-time and adjunct faculty ...
3. Directs and manages the performance of assigned employees; ...

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students...
Must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSP&S counselor or instructor, or for an educational administrator.

DSP&S Counselor Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling; or ... (detailed options)

DSP&S Instructor Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in the category of disability... (detailed)

Educational Administrator Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree... (detailed)

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements
A valid California driver's license...

Desirable Qualifications

Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity...

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Detailed lists of knowledge, skills, and abilities...

Salary and Benefits

$133,539 - $150,299 based on education and experience. ...

Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened... INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS: FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2026 FINAL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2026

Conditions of Employment: 219 duty days and 24 vacation days...