Program Manager A - Disability Access Center

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Program Manager A in the Disability Access Center. This position coordinates American Sign Language/interpreter services, transcriptions, and captioning services for student ADA accommodations. This coordination includes supervising and scheduling staff interpreters and Clark's pool of contracted interpreters for classes and college events. This position serves in the Disability Access Center (DAC) team of Student Affairs and reports to the Disability Access Director.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate ASL sign language interpreter services for student ADA accommodations. Includes scheduling staff interpreters and contracted interpreters for a variety of assignments.
• Directly provide some ASL services at classes and events when needed.
• Use ASL skills to assess and match requests based on student and instructor's language level, preference, strengths, educational background, etc.
• Schedule transcribers, schedule interpreters, coordinate video captioning, and manage invoices for communication access services.
• Business Management work includes: initiate agency contracts with vendors or contracted interpreters, track fund expenditures for vendors and contracted interpreters, and project management.
• Supervise and support staff interpreters.
• Interview and network with contract interpreters to be in the Clark ASL pool of interpreters.
• Problem solve with students, staff, faculty, and interpreters.
• Lead in DAC services for deaf and heard of hearing students. Conduct Access Meetings creating accommodation plans with new students with hearing disabilities.
• Assist the DAC team and campus to support access. This includes ability to cross train in other DAC areas, including front desk. This includes representing DAC on campus committees.
• Perform related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree AND two years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience in one or more of the following: ASL, Linguistics, Deaf Education, Deaf Cultural Studies, Hearing, Speech, & Language, counseling, social work, education, or other related fields.

• Must be fluent in ASL, including the ability or skill to evaluate and assess both interpreter and student language levels.
• Completion of a sign language interpreter training program and/or certification from RID and/or NAD level III-V.
• Experience providing sign language interpreting services for classroom and college related activities.
• Prior interpreter scheduling experience or demonstrated transferable skills to do this work.

• Experience leading and/or supervising others.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $4,865-$6,539/month | Step A-M (commensurate with qualifications and experience) | Range: 54 | Code: 107R

Successful candidates typically start at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases.

Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.

WHAT WE OFFER:

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., January 22, 2026

REQUIRED ONLINE APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs.

To contact Clark College Office of People and Culture, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.

SECURITY

The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or security.requests@clark.edu. The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php.

ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. Clark College does not currently sponsor H-1B visas.

CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.

Clark College's Office of People and Culture supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.

Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Michelle Jenkins, Director of Labor and Compliance, 360-992-2317, mljenkins@clark.edu, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 122, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

Clark College Office of People and Culture

December 30, 2025