Normandale Community College
Location
Bloomington, MN | United States
Job description
Location: Bloomington
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Unlimited
Job Description:
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Accessibility Specialist formulates, implements, monitors, and evaluates appropriate services for students with disabilities who seek support through the Office for Students with Disabilities ( OSD ). The position reviews disability documentation and works through the interactive process with the student to effectively implement disability law. The Accessibility Specialist develops, monitors, adjusts, and evaluates individual accommodation plans for students with disabilities. This involves meeting with individual students for the intake/interview process, reviewing and interpreting confidential psycho-education evaluations, assessing individual student needs on a case-by-case basis, and determining and providing disability accommodations to qualified students.
The Accessibility Specialist assists students with disabilities who experience significant educational barriers by meeting regularly with them on educational strategies and skill development for organization and time management. This position is expected to stay up to date on industry trends to develop and improve training in time management skills and academic planning strategies. The individual in this role assists students with the acceptance, understanding, and management of their disability in a higher education setting. The Accessibility Specialist develops and maintains collegial relationships with Normandale faculty and staff for the benefit of students, and guides students with general college procedures. The Accessibility Specialist reports to the Academic Support Services Director.
This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, by supporting efforts to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These qualifications are required to move forward; as such, ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following):
Other KSAs to be interviewed for:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred:
Other Requirements:
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
About:
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.
Benefits Info:
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP . For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB .
This position is also part of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees ( MAPE ). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided
About Normandale Community College
Normandale Community College is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, which is in the southwest metropolitan region of Minneapolis/St. Paul (Twin Cities) and one of the fastest growing areas in the state. With a population of over 3.5 million, the Twin Cities is home to a variety of cultural communities and features vast arts and entertainment, athletic and family activities, a growing economy, and exceptional public schools and healthcare systems.Founded in 1968, Normandale Community College serves a student population of approximately 15,000 students annually and offers over 50 Associate degree programs.. Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. To learn more about our strategic vision, visit
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