[Jobs] Fwd: Job Opening: Associate Disabilities Director U of MN

[David Andrews]

>Class Title:        Associate to the Associate Director (P/A,
>9352)
>
>Working Title:    Associate to... - Student Services
>
>To Apply: http://www.umn.edu/ohr/employment, Requisition #147561
>
>Position Description:  
>Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the
>Student
>Services unit of Disability Services; also manages a small caseload
>of
>students with disabilities.  Ensures that the Student Services
>unit
>works on behalf of all students with disabilities to improve the
>understanding and support of the campus community.  Facilitates
>relationships and encourages cooperation between Disability
>Services and
>other units, departments, and colleges. This position reports to
>the
>Associate Director of Student Services. 
>
>Essential Qualifications
>*    Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling
>Psychology, or a related field.
>*    Three years experience working with people with disabilities.
>*    Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines regarding
>access for people with disabilities. 
>*    Demonstrated knowledge of resources for people with
>disabilities.
>*    Strong organizational and communication skills.
>*    Ability to track and report program and project data.
>*    Experience in cultivating a team-oriented work environment. 
>*    Experience as a supervisor/manager.
>
>Preferred Qualifications
>*    Knowledge and understanding of trends and issues in student
>services in postsecondary education. 
>*    Familiarity with regional and national organizations involved
>in
>aspects of student service delivery for students with
>disabilities.
>*    Experience developing and providing formal presentations and
>delivering services to adult learners.
>
>Essential Responsibilities/Duties:
>
>Unit Administration/Management
>*    Monitor and assist in the management day-to-day
>administration
>of student services unit staff. 
>*    Manage and report, on a regular basis, data regarding
>caseloads.
>*    Monitor student grievance procedures within unit, including
>facilitating communication with the Associate Director on such
>matters
>when necessary.
>*    Update and document unit guidelines, processes, and criteria
>as
>needed in consultation with the Associate Director.
>*    Facilitate staff meetings and case consultations, in the
>absence
>of the Associate Director. 
>*    Monitor and review documentation and case noting procedures
>to
>ensure that case records and notes in electronic and hard files
>are
>up-to-date, consistent, and accurate.
>
>Direct Services
>*    Provide and monitor information, referral, and support
>services
>to prospective and enrolled students with disabilities.
>*    Facilitate communication between student services unit and
>faculty and staff. 
>*    Review and monitor procedures to ensure that students
>understand
>their legal rights and responsibilities.
>*    Promote student self-advocacy, independence, and development.
>*    Review and monitor procedures to ensure confidentiality in
>verbal and written communication. 
>
>Outreach and Institutional Support
>*    Stay abreast of legislation and national, state, and local
>issues affecting access for students with disabilities.
>*    Participate in unit work groups and University committees,
>task
>forces, networks, and liaisons upon the recommendation and/or
>approval
>of the Associate Director.
>*    Provide training (formal presentations) to the University and
>the community on disability-related topics.
>*    Coordinate outreach and training efforts with the Associate
>Director. 
>*    Provide consultation on disability related issues as needed
>or
>requested by individuals and groups at the University and in the
>community.
>
>Professional Activities 
>*    Maintain membership with relevant professional organizations.
>*    Participate in professional development activities through
>presentations, publications, attendance at conferences and/or
>related
>activities.
>
>Miscellaneous
>Perform other duties as assigned or directed by the Associate
>Director
>of Student Services or the Director of Disability Services.
>
>
>
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>Date: Tue, 01 May 2007 12:33:33 -0500
>From: "Janet Pelto" <jpelto at CCE.UMN.EDU>
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>New job opening in Disability Services - Janet
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>____________________________________________
>Janet A. Pelto, M.A., Licensed Psychologist 
>
>(Direct) 612-625-2529 
>(Email) jpelto at cce.umn.edu 
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Eric Schnell [mailto:eschnell at umn.edu] 
>Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:58 AM
>To: undisclosed-recipients
>Subject: Associate To opening
>
>Hi friends and colleagues,
>
>I am chairing the search for an Associate To the Associate Director
>of
>Student Services for Disability Services (DS). Please find the job
>description attached.
>
>This is a critically important role in DS and I could really use
>your
>help in attracting a talented applicant pool.
>
>I know how busy you all are, and I would greatly appreciate it if
>you
>could take a moment to review the job description, and forward it on
>to
>people who you know who might be interested in this position, or who
>might know of others who might be interested. I am particularly
>interested in having a diverse applicant pool so any help you can
>provide me would be particularly appreciated!
>
>The job posting can be accessed by going to
>http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/, clicking on "Search and Apply
>for
>Openings", clicking on "Search Postings", and searching for
>requisition
>#147651.
>
>Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
>
>Hope you're having a wonderful spring!
>
>E
>
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