Director of Special Services

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Special Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Special Services programs ensuring that high quality educational instruction and support is provided to ENMU-Roswell's students with disabilities. The director will supervise employees within the department and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, budget, and evaluation of this department. This position will report to the Dean of the School of Technical Education.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership for the vocational training program for students seeking modified vocational certificates;
• Market and recruit for the Special Services programs;
• Develop and update Special Services curriculum;
• Arrange for clinical resources and student support services;
• Coordinate, track, and report on student placement;
• Develop and maintain an active program advisory committee;
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 504;
• Supervise all full-time and adjunct faculty and staff in the Special Services Program;
• Manage the Special Services budget;
• Maintain a strong working relationship with appropriate state and federal regulatory agencies;
• Maintain confidential records and data for Special Services students;
• Serve on University committees as elected or appointed;
• Manage department hiring, training, and evaluation of employees;
• Performs other duties as assigned;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Special Education, Vocational Education and Training, or a related field and five years of related experience working with students with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work independently.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum vitae
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please read our Notice of Nondiscrimination at www.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. New Mexico is an open records State; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS