Learning Disability Jobs in Charleston, SC (NOW HIRING)

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offeringhundreds of degrees and certificates in70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracingdiversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access,equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.

• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.

• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.

• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.

• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available

• Learning & professional development opportunities.

• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director, the Manager will provide institution-wide leadership for environmental and programmatic accessibility. This position manages the coordination and facilitation of accessibility services and accommodations across the West Charleston, North Las Vegas, and Henderson campuses, as well as all CSN learning centers and satellite locations.

The Manager must possess a robust working knowledge of assistive technology, auxiliary aids, and the regulatory implications of the ADA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title IX, effectively determining how these legal standards apply to equitable participation for individuals with disabilities. The Manager assists the Director in training instructors, staff, and administrators on inclusive design, collaborating closely with campus stakeholders to identify and remove institutional barriers. This position collaborates directly with students, faculty, and staff to evaluate, define, and implement reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, the Manager develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support student success, including coordinating outreach and cultivating partnerships with agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and local educational partners. The Manager assists departmental leadership with the compilation, organization, and production of annual reports, unit plans, grant data, and institutional presentations. The position also assists with planning, administering, and monitoring departmental operational budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with grant-funded initiatives.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and de-escalation skills, with a proven ability to support students navigating academic stress or crisis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of related professional experience in human services, education, or compliance.

• Two years of direct experience within college-level disability services or post-secondary academic support.

• Demonstrated experience in the direct supervision and evaluation of professional and/or student staff.

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to post-secondary disability operations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Foundational understanding of budgeting, allocation tracking, and financial management principles within a community college or university environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, disability studies, law, student affairs, special education, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and effectively lead Disability Specialists, Administrative Assistants, and part-time Service Providers.

• Assess supporting clinical and psychoeducational documentation to determine and document reasonable academic and support animal accommodations under the ADA, Section 504, Title IX, and applicable regulations.

• Act on behalf of the College to uphold and enforce relevant disability laws and institutional regulations.

• Assist with departmental strategic planning, unit assessment plans, and College-wide strategic initiatives.

• Maintain up-to-date, authoritative knowledge regarding relevant disability legislation and shifting institutional compliance mandates.

• Provide professional consultation and training to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding disability law and universal design in higher education.

• Build collaborative relationships and provide mediation when appropriate for faculty, staff, family members, and students regarding accommodation disputes.

• Provide direct support, guidance, and institutional advocacy for students with approved accommodations.

• Ensure seamless implementation of approved accommodations, maintaining regular communication with instructional faculty.

• Oversee student accommodation records and secure databases, updating forms, internal resources, and digital websites, as necessary.

• Refer students experiencing academic or personal difficulty to internal academic support and campus well-being resources.

• Partner with faculty to proactively support students experiencing academic progression challenges.

• Serve on the Shared Governance Committee and participate in college committees, task forces, and workgroups as assigned.

• Coordinate community outreach activities and cultivate sustainable partnerships with the Clark County School District (CCSD), Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other community stakeholders.

• Participate in the authoring, editing, and distribution of public-facing institutional information concerning disability services.

• Maintain strict department statistics regarding student enrollment and service expenditures, utilizing enterprise software such as AIM, Watermark, Workday, and PeopleSoft.

• Assist with operational budget management, monitoring funding allocations, tracking expenditures, and supporting grant-funded compliance parameters.

• Troubleshoot student needs, interpret complex institutional policies, and mediate highly sensitive or confidential student concerns.

• Apply proven de-escalation techniques and support students experiencing acute stress, emotional distress, or crisis barriers impacting academic success.

Salary information:

Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $86,445.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.