MnSCU Academic Professional 3- Student Accessibility Services Coordinator
About The Position
The Accessibility Services Coordinator provides equitable access to learning for all students with disabilities. This role develops, directs, coordinates, and implements quality services to ensure students have equal access to all college programs and activities. The coordinator provides academic accommodations, support, and advocacy for students with disabilities, serving as the campus resource for disability and accessibility-related issues. Responsibilities include conducting student intakes, determining needs and accommodations, maintaining confidential documentation, and collaborating with staff and faculty to promote an inclusive environment. Daily interactions involve students, faculty, high school personnel, case workers, family members, local resource agencies, and MinnState personnel. The position also assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA Laws.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional related experience in 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develops, directs, coordinates, and implements quality services to students with disabilities.
- Provides academic accommodations, support, and advocacy for students with disabilities.
- Conducts intakes with students requesting accommodations.
- Maintains confidential documentation.
- Determines appropriate accommodations for students.
- Communicates and works with staff and faculty to promote an inclusive environment.
- 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.
- Coordinates academic accommodations, tracks student demographics, and produces annual reports.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
