Classification MSUAASF Range D Hire Type: Staff Division: Strategic Enrollment Management Department: University College Unit: Student Accessibility Services Location: SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301 FLSA: Exempt Full/Part Time: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Employment Condition: Probationary Work Shift: Typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings may be required Work Schedule/Hours/Days: Typically Monday-Friday, some weekends may be required Posting Details: To learn more about Student Accessibility Services click here . The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's It's Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found here Salary Minimum: $51,311 Salary Maximum: $94,744 Salary Type: Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan: 211, MSUAASF Job Description: The Student Accessibility Services Director provides visionary leadership in the management, administration and strategic planning efforts for the Department of Student Accessibility Services. This position is responsible for the delivery of student disability accommodations and services. To achieve this, the Director will establish strong and effective collaborative partnerships and relationships on and off campus; work with campus departments to ensure that academic, student programs, and facilities are accessible; and actively interact with colleagues in academic departments, schools and colleges, residential life, public safety, information technology services, student life departments, and student service departments to assist and consult in interpreting policies for compliance and providing support to address accessibility needs and issues. The Student Accessibility Services Director will serve as the co-chair of the University ADA Committee and actively participate with or on university committees, workgroups and projects. Provide visionary leadership in the management, administration, and strategic planning efforts which include: - Provide administrative leadership and management for day-to-day department operations and responsibilities associated with the University's obligations under federal and state laws such as Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act Sections 504 and 508, guidance from the Office of Civil Rights and Department of Justice, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and other guidelines. - Provide strategic leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of programs and services for students with disabilities. - Develop and administer department budgets, program and departmental reports, maintenance of student records, and confidentiality of disability documentation. - Lead efforts to assess department and university learning outcomes, including the implementation of on-going evaluation, feedback, and assessment initiatives. Provide annual data, information, and trends regarding utilization of services and programs. - Serve as a resource to faculty and staff on disability compliance, accommodations, services and programs, policies and procedures. - Regularly review and make appropriate changes to the website and all educational and marketing materials. - Actively engage in the development of University policies and procedures relating to persons with disabilities. - Work closely with the Special Advisor to the President and Title IX Coordinator/Director of Equity and Access to ensure the program's compliance with federal and state law. - Provide leadership in the hiring, selection, training, work direction and evaluation of full-time and part-time staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Provide administrative direction for the work of the student volunteers, note-takers, mentors, and peer advisors. Provide leadership in the delivery of student disability accommodations and services. - Determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations and services to students based on student needs, review of documentation of disabilities, and current disability laws. Manage, oversee and supervise the administration of accommodations and services to approximately 800 students with disabilities. - Establish practices, policies and procedures to serve students with various disabilities in compliance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines. Examples include faculty notification, individualized determination of provision of services to include interpreters, note takers, alternative testing, and acquiring auxiliary equipment for student use. - Meet with current and prospective students and their families to provide information on student disability services, including available services and programs, documentation guidelines, and eligibility. Facilitate planning for future integration to university life for these students sometimes by sharing information with appropriate university staff who will need to support needs. - Perform the assessment of eligibility/accommodation needs of students with disabilities and provide official verification of student accommodations needs and eligibility to faculty and staff. - Ensure that appropriate procedures, processes, and practices are in place to provide for prompt inquiries and resolution of complaints from various constituencies. - Consult with faculty and staff on effective methods for accessible course and program delivery. - Advocate for students with disabilities and mediate conflicts as needed. - Act as a liaison for faculty, staff, students, families and campus departments in matters of procedures, practices, and polices. - Provide disability verification and reasonable accommodation determination for students seeking accommodation in residence halls. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of campus wide events and programs designed to educate and inform the community. - Provide seminars, workshops and training programs to campus constituencies. - Work with Information Technology Services to deliver training, education, and guidance to meet assistive technology needs. - Develop and maintain informational materials for broad dissemination to various constituencies. Establish strong and effective collaborative partnerships and relationships on and off campus. Work with campus departments to ensure that academic; student programs, and facilities are accessible. Actively interact with colleagues in academic departments, schools and colleges, residential life, public safety, information technology services, student life departments, and student service departments to assist and consult in interpreting policies for compliance and providing support to address accessibility needs and issues. - Works with faculty, staff, and administrators across campus to identify and respond to changing needs related to student success, student learning and disability support services. - Participate in campus wide student recruitment and retention initiatives, such as admission events, orientation and advising. Serve on the University ADA Committee. Participate in professional organizations, development activities to stay current with national trends, issues and literature. Serve on university and division committees, taskforces, and workgroups. Participate in university special projects and initiatives. Required Qualifications: - Master's degree in education, education administration, rehabilitation counseling or related field - Demonstrated experience reviewing disability documentation, conducting interactive processes to determine and provide accommodations. - Experience with assistive technology and software. - Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of best practices, current trends, and industry standards for providing auxiliary aids and services and reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. - In-depth knowledge and understanding of current federal, state and local laws, policies, practices, and literature on the full range of disability services in higher education. - Strong working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as they relate to student with disabilities and to know the rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities as well as those of the university. - Knowledge of how to interpret medical, psychological and educational documentation of a full range of disabilities and appropriate reasonable accommodations for a university academic setting. - Knowledge of student development, human development, counseling techniques. - Understanding of change management and organizational effectiveness processes. - Evidence of progressive leadership responsibilities and a minimum of five years of experience in working in a higher education setting or with students with disabilities who are entering post-secondary education. About: Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations. Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here : Benefits Info: Why Work For Us: GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Posting Number: 22-00103 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 08/01/2022 Close Date: 06/15/2022 Accept Applications: Yes Posting Contact: Feng-Ling Johnson, Search Committee Chair Dean of University College & Associate Vice President for Student Success Phone: 320-308-5272 E-mail: feng-ling.johnson@stcloudstate.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
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