MnSCU Academic Professional 1 Accessibility Specialist (Unlimited, Full-time)

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Job Description

The Accessibility Specialist position coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities at Minneapolis College.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Identifying and implementing accessibility measures for prospective and currently enrolled students with disabilities.

• Conducting intake interviews and registering students with documented disabilities with the office.

• Serving as mediator between students and the college as necessary for disability related issues.

• Serving as the rotational testing lead to support the delivery of accommodated and arranged testing.

• Increasing campus community awareness and utilization of the Accessibility Resource Center.

• Participating in recruitment activities specific to students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in working higher education with background in social work accessibility or related field.

• Experience working with a diverse population and individuals with disabilities.

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act 1973.

• Knowledge and proficiency of common technologies and ability and willingness to learn new technologies.

• Ability to provide prompt courteous and accurate information to customers in person on the phone and through e-mail and other written correspondence.

• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency incorporate culturally responsive practices and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field.

• Experience working in a postsecondary educational setting with students with disabilities.

• Fluent in second language.

Other Requirement

Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Work Shift

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework

This position may be eligible for partial telework per the Minneapolis Colleges Telework Guidelines.

Salary Range:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1: $23.98 - $34.69 hourly / $50070 - $72433 annually

Express interest: eligible employees must contact Victoria Le at in writing by the job posting close date for express accordance with Appendix G. M. of the labor agreement with MAPE (Minnesota Association of Professional Employees) and State of Minnesota an express interest notification will be considered timely if delivered to the appropriate officially by the posting close date.

Application Procedure

• Interested Individuals must apply online. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter electronic resume and any other documents as needed.

• All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section. Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references two (2) managers and (2) two professionals who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application.

About

Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships provide state-of-the-art training and equipment and offer internship and employment opportunities to the Colleges graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety.

We are an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

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 pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over 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 well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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