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Classification Title MnSCU Academic Professional 2 Working Title Accessibility Specialist Hire Types Staff Division Student Affairs Department Office for Students with Disabilities Unit Office for Students with Disabilities Location Bloomington FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Unlimited Work Shift Day Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week.
Posting Details Salary Minimum $24.20 hourly, $50,530 annually Salary Maximum $35.13 hourly, $73,351 annually Salary Type Bargaining Unit/Plan 214, MAPE Job Description We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Accessibility Specialist formulates, implements, monitors, and evaluates appropriate services for students with disabilities who seek support through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). The position reviews disability documentation and works through the interactive process with the student to effectively implement disability law. The Accessibility Specialist develops, monitors, adjusts, and evaluates individual accommodation plans for students with disabilities. This involves meeting with individual students for the intake/interview process, reviewing and interpreting confidential psycho-education evaluations, assessing individual student needs on a case-by-case basis, and determining and providing disability accommodations to qualified students.
The Accessibility Specialist assists students with disabilities who experience significant educational barriers by meeting regularly with them on educational strategies and skill development for organization and time management. This position is expected to stay up to date on industry trends to develop and improve training in time management skills and academic planning strategies. The individual in this role assists students with the acceptance, understanding, and management of their disability in a higher education setting. The Accessibility Specialist develops and maintains collegial relationships with Normandale faculty and staff for the benefit of students, and guides students with general college procedures. The Accessibility Specialist reports to the Academic Support Services Director.
This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, by supporting efforts to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These qualifications are required to move forward; as such, ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following):
- An Associate degree in Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, or related field
- Three (3) years of professional experience advocating for students with disabilities in a high school or collegiate setting and working with assistive technology.
- Experience reviewing documentation of disabilities as part of the interactive process to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Other KSAs to be interviewed for:
- Proven experience in managing difficult situations in disability services involving students, parents, staff, and faculty.
- Experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills in person and via telephone and email.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, or related field
- Five (5) years of experience in providing service to students with disabilities in a higher education setting and ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disability Act.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trends that support inclusive education for students with disabilities.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and respond to a wide range of situations in an organized manner.
- Strong computer and technology skills, including knowledge of accessibility and web content.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
About WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.
Benefits Info GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.
This position is also part of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided https://mape.org/mape-contract-2023-2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F185P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 03/01/2024 Close Date 03/18/2024 Open Until Filled Accept Applications Yes Special Instructions Summary Posting Contact If you have general questions about this posting, contact Human Resources at jobs@normandale.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
