Accessibility Resources Coordinator

Accessibility Resources Coordinator - RCSPL Canada Inc

Date Posted: Jul 28, 2022

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Location:

Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada
Company:

RCSPL Canada Inc
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

First Shift (Day)
Career Level:

Entry Level
Positions:

10
Experience:

Entry Level
Degree:

Masters
Apply Before:

Aug 31, 2022

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Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

MAP2

Working Title

Accessibility Resources Coordinator

Hire Types

Staff

Division

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Department

Staff

Unit

Equity and Inclusion

Location

Moorhead Campus

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full/Part Time

Full Time

FTE

1.0

Employment Condition

Unlimited

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details

Application Procedure: Application deadline is Friday, July 29, 2022.

To apply, please go to: www.minnesota.edu/jobs/ Under Employment opportunities at M State, click on the link for Faculty, professional, and administrator positions (unclassified).

Application must include:

Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae (or resume)
Name and contact information for three professional references
College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512. For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu. Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.

NOTICE : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type

Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan

214, MAPE

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Director of Disability Services and Accessibility Resources is to provide support and assistance to students with documented disabilities who need specific accommodations and technologies to have equal access and achieve their educational goals. The Accessibilities Resources team member stays current with effective and emerging technologies that are beneficial to provide access and will support students in achieving their educational goals. This position provides support services, serves as a resource person, provides advocacy, and provides assistance. This position is integral in providing timely access to Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) with an emphasis on the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Section 504 and 508 compliance, and with consideration to developed policies from the Association of Higher Education and Disabilities (AHEAD) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (Minnesota State). In coordination with the Dean of Equity and Inclusion, the Accessibility Resources Coordinator serves as a lead for the department staff.

This position provides leadership for all team members with accessibility resources responsibilities.

The values that guide our work include: access and opportunity, equity, inclusion and belonging, cultural competence, cultural responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement. Our educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative to the students we serve. Our students are assets, we affirm their identities and lived experiences, and provide spaces that are emotionally safe and reflect who students are.

Responsibilities:

Live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.

Coordinate pre-admission intake, assess student accommodations, coordinate a team of people to support the students through all steps in their educational journey, and promote student self-advocacy.

Recognition of broad and varied professional responsibilities which include but are not limited to support for campus and college operations such as: front desk coverage, registration events, Spartan Welcome Days, Commencement, this is not an exhaustive list.

Develop and distribute reports and maintain data and accurate records of services in the technology platform.

Participate in outreach activities to build connections with students as early in the enrollment cycle as possible, review, edit, and update communication in college marketing materials and on the website, and promote accessibility resources at registration events, orientation, and other college and community events.

Serve as lead to facilitate collaboration across accessibility resources personnel to ensure consistency in forms, documentation, record keeping, and delivery of accommodations and serve as a lead across accessibility resources personnel to training opportunities, and updates in process.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of experience in accessibility services.
Customer service skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
Knowledge of various disability types including physical, learning, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.
Knowledge of federal/state laws pertinent to providing appropriate educational opportunities to disabled learners’ assistive technology and various auxiliary aids.
Knowledge of various testing accommodation options and techniques.
Decision making and problem solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Possess mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to interpret Minnesota State system, state, and federal statutes and translate them into program policies and procedures and communicate them to stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex problems and requests to determine reasonable accommodations.
Computer application skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling.
Four or more years of experience in accessibility resources.
Experience with Oracle Service Cloud or other customer service management systems.
Experience with Integrated Student Records System (ISRS) or other data management systems.

Other Requirements

About

M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the fifth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 8,000 credit-based students and 7,000 non-credit students each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

Mission, Vision, Values

MISSION STATEMENT

Minnesota State Community and Technical College specializes in affordable and exceptional education, service and workforce training. We welcome all students and engage them in shaping their futures and their communities.

VISION STATEMENT

A success story for every student.

VALUES

Integrity

As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Inclusion

We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.

Innovation

Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve the student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.

Benefits Info

A comprehensive benefit package offered by the State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the bargaining unit contract of the position.
Benefits may include:

Holidays, vacation and sick leave
Retirement
Medical and dental insurance
Life insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Disability insurance
Medical/Dental Expense Account
Dependent Care Expense Account
Health Reimbursement Account (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)
Tuition Waiver (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F094P

Number of Vacancies

Re-posting

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

07/07/2022

Close Date

07/29/2022

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512. For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu. Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.

Accept Applications

Yes

Posting Contact

heidi.balgaard@minnesota.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator

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