PACE Program Coordinator - MnSCU Academic Professional 3
PACE Program Coordinator - MnSCU Academic Professional 3
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Working Title:
PACE Program Coordinator MnSCU Academic Professional 3Institution:
Lake Superior CollegeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
DuluthFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$27.84 $40.82**Posting Dates 3/11/2025 3/21/2025**
Job Description The Program for Accessible College Education (PACE) Program Coordinator provides strategic leadership development and coordination of the PACE program. The PACE Program Coordinator will work collaboratively across the college and with an Advisory Committee to develop implement and sustain the PACE program including developing and getting approvals for the PACE academic program developing processes for recruiting and admitting eligible students identifying necessary quality services and supports for PACE students and process for admission and onboarding of students into the PACE program. The PACE Program Coordinator will utilize and fulfill all of the requirements of the initial OHE Inclusive Higher Education Grant funding. The PACE Program Coordinator will develop a plan for sustainability to include differential tuition fees and additional grant funding.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years relevant work experience in a related field such as rehabilitation counseling education disability studies higher education psychology or human services a bachelors degree may substitute for 1 year of professional experience and associates degree may substitute for 6 months experience.
- Experience working with and providing services for individuals with disabilities.
- Understanding of 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).
- Knowledge of adaptive computer technology and its appropriateness for students with disabilities.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel independently on behalf of the college.
Preferred Qualification
- Masters degree in a related field such as rehabilitation counseling education disability studies higher education counseling psychology or human services.
- Three 3 years of experience working with and providing services to individuals with disabilities especially in a higher education setting.
- 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.
- Effective organizational skills to coordinate academic accommodations track student demographics and produce annual reports.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm
About
Lake Superior College is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator deeply committed to fostering the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. We unequivocally prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law.
As an affirmative action employer we proactively seek to cultivate a diverse and talented workforce. We sincerely encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including women racial and ethnic historically underrepresented groups persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status. Our commitment to affirmative action is integral to creating a workplace that values and leverages the unique perspectives and contributions of every employee. LSC actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff who represent the richness of our institution and the broader community we serve by fostering their development and recognizing their contributions. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where all individuals feel valued respected and empowered.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $250 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date:
Open Date:
Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Abby Lyn CyrPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
