Access Coordinator, Disability Services for Students (709-254)
Location: Missoula, Montana
Description: The University of Montana - Missoula is employing Access Coordinator, Disability Services for Students (709-254) right now, this job will be dwelled in Montana. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. The University of Montana, a research-oriented, doctorate-granting institution, enrolls more than 14,000 stud! ents (including 2000 graduate students) from across the country and around the globe. Surrounded by a stunning landscape, UM is a magnet for top-notch faculty and researchers. THe University recently concluded a capital campaign that raised more than $100 million in private funds for facilities, scholarships and endowed chairs--more than any Montana educational institution has ever acquired in a campaign.
Position Number 009990
Department:
Disability Services for Students
Closing Date
: Screening begins June 10, 2013;
Applications received after 6/9 may be considered
Work Schedule
: Full-time, 12 months/year, 1.0 FTE
Minimum Entry Rate: $13.370/hr - $13.490/hr
Union Affiliation:
MPEA
Probationary Period
: Six months minimum
Benefits Include:
Insurance package; mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver; professional devel! opment/wellness program
The mission of Disability Ser! vices for Students is to assure programs of the University of Montana are as accessible to and usable by students with disabilities as they are for any student. Its goals are to coordinate reasonable program modifications for otherwise qualified students with disabilities; to advocate for an accessible and hospitable learning environment for students with disabilities; and to endorse self-determination by students with disabilities.
This position verifies, identifies, authorizes, coordinates, and implements reasonable modifications and other disability services for students; works cooperatively and collaboratively with University students, faculty, staff to develop, enhance, and expand knowledge and awareness of disability and civil rights including outreach to and participation in local, state, and national efforts; participates in ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and abilities contributing to the realization of DSS Mission and Goals, as well as the conti! nuing evolution of professional standards; and contributes to continual program assessment and innovation in the delivery of reasonable modifications and barrier removal.
This position requires incumbent to develop working knowledge of the University of Montana’s programs and facilities; knowledge of and skill in designing effective educational programs in a variety of media such as print publications, web sites, and broadcasts; the ability to deliver and or publish these programs; knowledge of and ability to adhere to the highest professional ethical standards, including the University of Montana and the Association on Higher Education and Disability; and skill and ability to network and maintain effective relations with community and state service agencies, as well as the ability to effectively represent program access on internal and external University entities.
Required:
Knowledge of disability rights legislation (Americans with Disabilit! ies Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Montana Human R! ights Act) and their application to assure program access and verification of disability
Knowledge of the medical and psychological aspects of disability and its individual and social impacts including the skill and ability to interpret diagnostic assessments and documentation of disability to determine eligibility for services
Ability to maintain confidential records
Effective interview skills that quickly establish rapport and identify the link between functional limitations and reasonable modifications
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to judge the efficacy and necessity of the provision of reasonable modifications including cost based services, such as hiring of auxiliary aids whether student or non-student
Knowledge, skill, and ability to assess and identify assistive technologies for students
Knowledge of the private, state, and federal rehabilitation industry and their respective roles in ! higher education
Ability to work effectively with faculty to ensure that modifications are implemented
Knowledge of appropriate University services or community agencies to which students may be referred for other necessary services
Skill in assisting students to develop self-determination
Ability to design, develop, and implement educational training for students and campus constituencies regarding all aspects of program access at the University of Montana
Skill in organizing responsible advocacy for identification and removal of physical, informational and attitudinal barriers to program access
Participate in recruitment activities on a local, national and global level
Ability and skill to manage stressful situations or people, knowledge of and skill in negotiating and mediating conflict between varying parties relative to access or the provision of reasonable modifications
Skill in being flexible and! fluid in problem solving, at times under intense pressure or short dea! dlines
Knowledge of disability law in its historical context, and of the cultural, social and economic factors whose envisioned change, growth and development, can positively shape full integration of people with disabilities.
Creativity in approaching traditional disability problems, whether physical, social, educational, or otherwise, that potentially results in long-term enhancement of successful integration of people with disabilities into the social, economic cultural and intellectual life of the University, and beyond
Skill in recognizing potential conflicts of interest or other ethical dilemmas
Experience:
A master’s degree or equivalent in a related field and three years experience working with individuals with disabilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Upload the following materials:
- Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per ! application. Please combine documents accordingly.
please also address the stated required skills for the position
Detailed resume
listing education and describing work experience
Names and contact information for
three (3) professional references
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
R! eferences
- References not listed on the application ma! terials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility.
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
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