Assistant Director, Accessibility Resources (DI26005)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Mankato, MN

91d • $47,607 - $93,342

About The Position

The Assistant Director in Accessibility Resources is responsible for ensuring the University's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sec. 504, of the Rehabilitation Act. The Assistant Director will share the responsibility of the design and assessment of projects and the formulation and implementation of office goals and objectives. They will share in the supervision of student employees that aid in students with learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health conditions, pregnancy, parenting challenges, and visual impairment. They will be responsible for working with Residential Life on student housing accommodations and the University Title IX coordinator on student accommodations, as well as support student experiencing medical emergencies. The Assistant Director works with enrollment management of Accessibility Resource specific student population, and campus-wide Student Success partners across the University.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary educational system.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational test instruments to review and interpret diagnostic results.
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and FERPA.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Special Education, College Student Personnel, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field.
• At least two (2) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct and organize work of self and others.
• Strong computer skills, including all MS applications and database management software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Design and assess projects related to accessibility resources.
• Formulate and implement office goals and objectives.
• Supervise student employees assisting students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with Residential Life on housing accommodations.
• Work with the University Title IX coordinator on student accommodations.
• Support students experiencing medical emergencies.
• Engage with enrollment management for Accessibility Resource specific student populations.
• Collaborate with campus-wide Student Success partners.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Professional development and tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees