Disability Support Coordinator

Disability Support Coordinator
UMD Student Life-Disability Resources
SS Pro 1-Student Advocacy & Support, 8461AC
Civil Service, 40 hour/week, 9 month position

This is a 9 month position

Position Description

The Disability Support Coordinator is responsible for ensuring equal access for persons with disabilities to all educational programs, and identifying and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equitable educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Disability Support Coordinator provides services and programming focused on advocating for and supporting students with disabilities.

The Disability Support Coordinator works directly with students, creating and implementing programming to meet the needs of various students, including neurodivergent individuals. This person will have knowledge and background in individualized academic coaching and support for students with disabilities in higher education. This person will be skilled with computers and able to implement the use of assistive technology used for accommodations which includes document conversion, accessible document creation, screen reading, dictation technology, etc.
This person facilitates communication among the following: Disability Resources, students, instructors, and other University offices and colleges across the UMD campus. The Disability Support Coordinator also participates in outreach activities in Disability Resources and the University, both as a spokesperson for the area/unit and as a participant in professional development activities, and should be adept at speaking to large and small groups of students, staff, and faculty.

The Disability Support Coordinator shows evidence of substantial knowledge of disability and diversity issues and demonstrates the ability to interact positively with individuals from diverse communities. Additionally, this person demonstrates the ability to create a positive, productive work environment that supports teamwork and promotes access. The Disability Support Coordinator adheres to best practice standards in confidential communications, writing contact notes, recordkeeping, monitoring accommodations, and academic support of students.
This person is passionate about serving students and improving access on campus and has creative approaches to reaching students. This person easily builds rapport with students, faculty, and staff in various settings, from one-to-one meetings to campus presentations. This person demonstrates empathy, communicates effectively, and is strengths-focused in their engagement with students.

Essential Functions:
Direct Service- 80%

• Provide information, support, and accommodations to students with disabilities.
• Implement programming and supportive services for students with disabilities based on best practices
• Facilitate communication and provide on-going consultation, strategic thinking, and building of partnerships related to accommodations and access for students with disabilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group coaching for students with disabilitie
• Promote student self-advocacy, independence, and development.
• Recommend, develop, and implement accommodations and procedures that safeguard the legal rights and responsibilities of students and the University.
• Develop and oversee support programming for faculty and student database use, and other areas of disability support
• Provide departmental support, including implementation of assistive technology use
• Meet with students registered with DR on a drop-in basis, as well as with a caseload of students
• Recruit for and advise the student disability advocacy group, Access for All
• Hire, train, direct, and supervise and provide on-going training for student workers.

Outreach - (10%)

• Provide training and create content for presentations to University units and to the community on relevant accommodation and disability issues
• Provide consultation/technical assistance related to provision of accommodations as needed or requested by individuals and groups at the University so that they have the expertise to administer accommodations within their department and college

Institutional Support (DRC work groups and/or University committees) (5%)

• Attend and participate in unit and all-staff meetings
• Participate in work groups as recommended or assigned
• Participate in University committees, task forces and networks upon the recommendation and/or approval of the Director

Professional Activity (training and professional development) - (5%)

• Join and serve relevant professional organization(s)
• Provide guidance on best practices in assistive technology, testing accommodations, temporary disabilities, etc.
• Attend Disability-related conferences and programs
• Network with disability resources professionals at the University of Minnesota and other institutions
• Participate in University organizations serving individuals with disabilities

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws regarding access for people with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience in, and an ongoing commitment to working effectively with and across diverse communities: including BIPOC, underrepresented groups and new immigrant populations; people with both visible and invisible disabilities; women; people of various gender and sexual identities and expressions; and first-generation students from various socioeconomic backgrounds
• Demonstrated excellent communication, organization and administration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the University of Minnesota
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability-related accommodation needs and resources
• Ability to anticipate and manage program needs and fluctuating service demands
• Is an effective spokesperson for their area/unit with others both inside and outside their area/unit
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates a substantial knowledge of issues regarding diversity, access, & inclusion
• Understands and supports teamwork in the workplace
• Demonstrated experience with assistive technology used for accommodations

Pay Range: $20.01 - $24.67 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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