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Macalester College is seeking to hire a Director of Disability Services to serve as the administrator responsible for
the day to day operation of Disability Services. The Director envisions and implements the program’s services, priorities, policies and
budgetary support for students with a broad range of temporary and permanent disabilities. This position determines eligibility for services
and implements reasonable accommodations, providing programming and consultation for campus-wide access needs.
In collaboration with
Macalester’s ADA Non-Discrimination Officer, supports campus compliance in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and
regulations. The Director of Disability Services works with campus partners to identify barriers to students’ success and develops
initiatives, programs and resources to assist students in pursuit of their academic and co-curricular learning objectives. Serves as part of
the Hamre Center for Health and Wellness leadership team.
About Macalester’s Department of Disability Services:
Disability Services strives to create a welcoming environment where students have equal access to academic and
co-curricular activities. Disability Services also oversees the application of federal and state laws, implements reasonable accommodations
and supports inclusive programming.
Four core values guide our work: access, education, advocacy and
inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the
coordination of services for students with permanent and temporary disabilities, including, but not limited to, individual accommodation
meeting with students, determination of reasonable accommodations; closely communicates with and provides consultation to faculty and staff.
Serves as a point person for students and their family members on questions or concerns regarding Disability Services. Develops and
maintains program budget. - Collaborates with academic and a wide variety of campus departments (HWC Counseling and Medical Services,
Department of Multicultural Life, Max Center, Residential Life, Facilities, Academic Affairs, Campus Events) to implement reasonable
accommodations. Works closely with MAX Center Testing and ITS to ensure that testing accommodations and assistive technologies are
implemented. - Provides timely and responsive outreach to students as a member of the Campus Response Team (including regular on-call
duty rotation) and Case Management Team. The Director also assists students with a wide variety of academic and personal concerns, including
managing collegiate expectations inside and outside of the classroom. The Director assists access to off-campus resources in collaboration
with other Macalester team members. - Supervises two professional staff, three student workers and approximately 10 student
mentors. - Provides training and facilitates awareness to members of the Macalester community on universal design, legal
responsibilities, and other disability related issues. Coordinates with Facilities Services regarding ADA compliance and design of the
Macalester footprints and barrier removal; works closely with Campus Events and the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement on access
for large scale events. - Engages in and promotes Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion, encompassing individuals of
any heritage, identity, status or orientation.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience and a solid understanding of the ADA/504 Rehabilitation Act; State and Federal legal, and ethical
issues in working with students with disabilities. Advising or counseling students in a college setting. Program planning experience. Crisis
intervention and management experience. - Specialized understanding of the ADA, legal, and ethical issues in working with students
with disabilities; College student development theory. - Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Ability to create assessment tools and analyze data.
- Develop project goals and/or learning outcomes. Meet deadlines, manage
multiple tasks, communicate with appropriate staff. Evaluate outcomes. - Ability to learn various data management systems and
presentation software. - Can organize and complete administrative tasks effectively. Uses appropriate professional written
correspondence in communication. - Ability to assess the level of student crisis and distressed behavior.
- Demonstrates the
commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Actively engages in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion to
increase individual capacity to support institutional changes that create and sustain a more welcoming and inclusive environment across the
Macalester Community.
Benefits & Compensation:
The total compensation package for this position
includes Macalester’S full benefits package and an annual salary of $72,000-$77,000.
Application
Guidelines:
To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter in the same pdf to <a rel="noopener" href="https://careers-macalester.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-435593478&mobile=false&width=1194&height=500&bga=true&need%0D%0AsRedirect=false&jan1%20
offset=-360&jun1offset=-300″ target=”_blank”>Macalester’s Employment Opportunities site.
Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 9th and the position will be posted until filled.
All
inquiries regarding this position can be directed to:
Jaclyn Howard
Talent Acquisition
Manager
