Assistant Director, Disability Support Services

Assistant Director, Disability Support Services

Salary

$42,648.00 - $46,860.00 Annually

Location

Southern Wake Campus

Job Type

Full-time, Annual

Job Number

07400

*DIVISION*

Military, Veterans, and Special Programs

*DEPARTMENT*

Disability Support Services

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Position Description

Pay Grade: Manager 6

This position serves as the primary contact for Disability Support Services (DSS) for students, parents, faculty and staff. 
 

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Assists the director with the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness goals

*Provides direct supervision for Learning Disability Specialists, DSS Coordinators, and DSS support personnel

*Serves as first point of contact for inquiries from students, parents, faculty and staff

*Reviews incoming student documentation for completeness based on departmental guidelines by disability and communicates with students and/or parents concerning any additional disability documentation required for students to receive DSS services

*Acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary; promotes positive student self-advocacy skills

Assigns incoming students to DSS Coordinators based on disability documentation 

Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas

Leads DSS orientation workshops 

Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff, and serves on various college committees

Performs the duties of a DSS Coordinator when needed 

Schedules study session appointments and ensures enforcement of appointment policy

Assists students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and staff assigned accommodations

Develops and implements workshops that will educate students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of disability laws as they pertain to higher education and students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Knowledge of various disability types and be aware of the manifestations of the disability and the accommodations that would be reasonable and appropriate

Effective leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills

Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

Must possess effective advocacy skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Must work harmoniously with staff, faculty, and general public

Ability to read and interpret student disability documentation, including psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations

Requirement:

Master's degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, or a related field

Requires a minimum of two years experience working with high school and/or college students with disabilities

Supervisory experience 

Working knowledge of various disabilities and the impact the disability will have on the students' academic performance. 

Experience interpreting medical documentation required for the determination of accommodations

Preferences:

Two years supervisory experience

Experience working with students with disabilities in a post-secondary academic environment 

Essential Personnel:

TBD
 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.

Benefits at a Glance

Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual** employees. Click here for more information.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Care Exchange Notice
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• College Savings Program
• State Employees' Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program
• Identity Theft Insurance

For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

  01 Please describe your experience working with individuals with disabilities in a secondary or postsecondary educational setting. 02 Please describe your experience reviewing and interpreting psychological, educational, and/or medical documentation to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Include an example that demonstrates your approach to making accommodation decisions. 03 Please describe your supervisory experience in a disability support, student services, or academic setting. Include the size and composition of the team you supervised and your experience with responsibilities such as assigning work, coaching and developing staff, conducting performance evaluations, hiring, and addressing performance concerns. 04 Please describe your leadership style and provide an example of how you have used your leadership approach to develop staff, promote accountability, and maintain a collaborative and student-centered work environment.

Required Question

Employer Wake Technical Community College Address 9101 Fayetteville Rd.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 Phone 9198665934
Website https://www.waketech.edu/