Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
MSUAASF Range C
Working Title
Assistant Director of Accessibility Resources
Hire Types
Staff
Division
MSU Moorhead
Department
Dean of Students
Unit
Dean of Students Office
Location
Moorhead, MN
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Probationary
Work Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Posting Details
This position is covered under the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative & Service Faculty (MSUAASF) union contract. Position falls under Range C.
Salary Minimum
$48,295
Salary Maximum
$76,826
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
211, MSUAASF
Job Description
Coordinate and oversee Placement Testing Program
- Collaborate with the Director to establish, implement, and assess comprehensive testing accommodation supports, processes, procedures, and policies.
- Ensure testing procedures comply with ADA approved accommodations.
- Maintain test integrity standards for campus faculty and community.
- Respond to faculty and staff inquiries and concerns regarding accommodated assessments.
- Support students in requesting accommodations for national, local, and field assessments requiring special consideration for set up and implementation of accommodations (i.e., ACCUPLACER, TEAS, etc.)
- Understand, evaluate, demonstrate, and implement assistive technology used in testing.
- Coordinate with faculty from the Nursing department to offer TEAS Nursing Entrance examination testing.
- Hire, train, and supervise student employees to assist in proctoring tests.
Assess, plan, facilitate, and evaluate accommodations and support services students who self-identify with a disability/condition
- Stay abreast of legislation and national, state, and local issues related to ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as related to population served.
- Provides information and consultation regarding the accommodation process to current and perspective students and their support networks.
- Conduct individual meetings with students to determine, arrange, and update reasonable accommodations as determined by the interactive process.
- Evaluate and interpret disability related documentation and evaluations provided to support requests for accommodations.
- Provide culturally relevant and appropriate services and accommodations.
- Support and empower students’ continued development of disability identity, self-advocacy, knowledge of disability rights, and personal understanding of impacts of their condition(s) in relation to environmental barriers.
- Engage thoughtfully and respectfully to mediate individual or group conflicts to achieve satisfactory resolutions, in accordance with established processes and policies.
- Make recommendations to Director of academic accommodations and costs where appropriate.
- Consult and collaborate with faculty and/or staff to determine reasonable accommodations.
Coordinate Multiple Measure Course Placement Program
- Serve on the Developmental Education Strategic Roadmap (DESR) statewide committee to maintain standards for the institution.
- Implement all updates of the Accuplacer Testing program.
- Coordinate and communicate with relevant faculty and departments (i.e., math, English, Academic Success Center, Registrar, etc.) regarding updates and changes with testing procedures and policies.
- Attend Minnesota State University System update sessions and stay abreast of state legislation relating to remedial courses and placement testing issues.
Program Management
- Assist the department in development and implementation of programs and procedures for the delivery of services as well as ongoing assessment of the program. Outreach and consultation with faculty, staff, and departments within the university community will be ongoing.
- Develop and recommends program goals, objectives, policies and procedures regarding program access and universal design for students with disabilities.
- Collect, analyze, and assess departmental data for continuous improvement.
- Assist with the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.
- Assist Director with faculty and staff training, and day-to-day operations of the department.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Disability Studies or related field and (1) year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in a student support service area in higher education or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering equity in a diverse working and learning environment.
- Experience interpreting and applying Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability.
- Experience working with and advocating for people with disabilities.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and sustain relationships with governing agencies, students, and colleagues/professionals at all levels of the community.
- Skills, both written and verbal, sufficient for effective communications, organization, and prioritization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and familiarity with higher education systems and best practices in disability services
- Demonstrated experience coordinating a testing center program, including scheduling and proctoring examinations.
- Functional knowledge of assistive technology tools
Other Requirements
About
UNIVERSITY CULTURE
The work to support equity-minded campus practices, curriculum, and culture has been happening at Minnesota State colleges and universities for decades. The system-wide goal of Equity 2030 is to eliminate racial graduation disparities by the year 2030. Focusing on an equity gap instead of an achievement gap allows us to frame our work on creating equity-minded practices, pedagogy, curriculum, and inclusive communities. At MSUM, we are committed to building our university’s capacity to serve students historically underserved in higher education.
Our Core Values (How do we behave?)
Grit
- We are “scrappy” and resourceful.
- We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them.
- We have the courage to do what’s right.
Humility
- We’re all on the same team and everyone’s role is important.
- We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community.
- We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Heart
- We go the extra mile for our students and each other.
- We are passionate about our purpose.
- We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.
Aspirational Value (We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values)
Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas
“Permission to Play” Values (These are the expectations of membership in our academic community)
Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions
Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?)
We will succeed by:
- Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students’ return on their investment;
- Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and
- Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.
Strategic Priorities (How will we deliver a student experience that distinguishes MSUM?)
- Academic Distinctiveness: We will define the distinctive attributes of our academic experience, building on the strengths that differentiate MSUM regardless of a student’s academic major.
- Equity and Inclusion: We will continue to build our organizational capacity to achieve equitable educational outcomes for all students, recognizing that achieving equity will require changing our systems, policies, practices, assumptions, and campus climate.
- Community Engagement: We will build community partnerships that strengthen and sustain our academic programs, enhance students’ educational experiences, and meet important community needs.
ACADEMICS
Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.
- 128 majors, emphases, and options
- 73 undergraduate majors
- 55 emphases and options
- 12 pre-professional programs
- 15 graduate degrees
- 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates
- 26 areas of teacher licensure preparation
OUR STUDENTS
4,679 Total Enrollment (3,720 undergraduates), Fall 2022 30th day
64.3% Female
35.1% Male
15.3% Students of color
3.0% International
MSUM enrolls 4,679 students from 35 states and 42 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.
THE COMMUNITY
Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo and West Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 249,974 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area. Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 30,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports, and social activities. The communities enjoy major concert venues; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.
Unemployment rates for the Fargo-Moorhead area hover around 2.1% (07/2023), below the national average of 3.7% (07/2023). The average one-way commute in Fargo is 16 minutes, shorter than the U.S. average of 26 minutes.
Moorhead public schools serve more than 7,400 students (2022) in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities.
Minnesota ranks 2nd nationally in the percentage of its population (aged 25 to 64) with an associate degree or higher (50%).
Fargo’s Hector International Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United with direct flights to these cities: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando International, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Phoenix-Sky Harbor and St. Pete-Clearwater.
The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community is among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades:
- Top 50 Best Places to Live (Livability, 2022)
- #30 Best Places to Raise a Family (Fortune, 2023)
- #1 in lowest unemployment (ZipRecruiter, 2023)
- Top 30 Best Cities to Start a Career (WalletHub, 2023)
- #5 Best Place to Start a Business (Livability 2023)
- Top 25 Best Places to Retire (Forbes, 2023)
- #1 out of 100 cities for lowest crime rate, low unemployment, short commutes (Self Magazine, 2023)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION
Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Human Resources Office, OW 214, 218.477.2157 (Voice).
Request For Reasonable Accommodation
It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis.
Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the Campus Human Resources Officer, Owens 214, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota 56563, 218.477.2157 (Voice). For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.
AVAILABILITY OF MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is available at: https://www.mnstate.edu/student-life/public-safety/campus-reports/.Prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting Public Safety at 218.477.2449.
Benefits Info
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MSUM166P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/09/2023
Close Date
08/31/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
To be considered by the search committee, applications must include: curriculum vitae or resume, and cover letter.
Official transcripts may be required at the time of hire.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of all academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
Accept Applications
Yes
Posting Contact
Chuck Eade, Director of Accessibility Resources; charles.eade@mnstate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement