MnSCU Academic Professional 3- Student Accessibility Services Coordinator

MnSCU Academic Professional 3
- Student Accessibility Services Coordinator

Institution:
Lake Superior College

Classification

Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Bargaining Unit / Union: 214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:
Duluth

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 hourly, $60,030-$88,030 annually

Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

In the spirit of service and with a student centric approach, the Accessibility Services Coordinator provides equitable access to learning for all students. The Accessibility Services Coordinator develops, directs, coordinates, and implements quality services to students with disabilities to allow them equal access to all college programs and activities. Lake Superior College's Accessibility Services Coordinator provides academic accommodations, support, and advocacy for students with disabilities, and is the resource to the campus community on disability and accessibility related issues.

This position conducts intakes with students requesting accommodations by using a variety of resources to determine status and needs, maintains confidential documentation, determines accommodations, closely communicates and works with all staff and faculty for promoting an inclusive environment. Daily interactions include current students, potential students, high school students, faculty, high school teachers and case workers, family/support systems, local resource agencies – Vocational Rehab Counselors being the most frequent, and Minn State personnel.

This position assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure equal access for students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA Laws.

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional related experience in the fields such as rehabilitation counseling, education, disability studies, higher education, counseling, psychology, or human services. A bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year experience, an associate's degree may substitute for 6 months experience.
• Two (2) years' experience coordinating services for individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience handling requests, assessing and implementing accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities.
• Knowledge of laws and bylaws that govern disability services such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Association of Higher Education and Disabilities (AHEAD).
• A working knowledge of adaptive computer technology and its appropriateness for students with disabilities.

• Master's degree in a related field such as rehabilitation counseling, education, disability studies, higher education, counseling, psychology, or human services.
• Five (5) years of experience in providing disability services to individuals, especially in a higher education setting.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork in the area of customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to advocate for student needs and disseminate information regarding services at the community college and community.
• Understanding of the dynamics and legalities in disability services and how they influence the college community.
• Willingness to work with students who may become challenging.
• Effective organizational skills to coordinate academic accommodations, track student demographics, and produce annual reports.
• Familiarity with community resources that assist students with disabilities to attend college
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds and commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Monday
- Friday: 8:00am-4:30 {M

Work Location:

2101 Trinity Road Duluth, MN 55811

Telework:
Will be discussed during interview

Lake Superior College is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator deeply committed to fostering the principles of diversity,…