Student Services Advisor/Accessibility and Disability Coordinator Job at Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Minnesota West Community & Technical College Jackson, MN

$47,899 a year

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title
MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Working Title
Student Services Advisor/Accessibility and Disability Coordinator

Hire Types
Staff

Division
Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Department
Student Affairs

Unit
Retention

Location
Jackson Campus

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full/Part Time
Full Time

FTE
1.0

Employment Condition
Unlimited

Work Shift
Full Time

Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Monday-Friday

Posting Details

Salary Minimum
$22.94 per hour $47,899 salary

Salary Maximum
$33.30 per hour $69,530 salary

Salary Type
Hourly

Bargaining Unit/Plan
214, MAPE

Job Description
The Student Services Advisor provides academic, admissions, career, financial aid, and transfer advising services to prospective and current students at Minnesota West Community & Technical College to assist them in continuing their college progression.

DUTIES & RESPONSILBITIES:
  • Provide advising services to current and returning students to ensure students are served.
  • Plan, organize, and implement new in person and virtual student registration and college enrollment activities, orienting prospective and current students to the College.
  • Lead new student registration and orientation activities to ensure that all students receive accurate information
  • Functions as the college-wide coordinator of the office of accessibility and disability services. Collects appropriate documentation including assisting completion of accommodation plans; tracks and reviews reasonable accommodations for students each semester; ensures an inclusive and equitable environment for students; reports disability activities in ISRS for state reporting purposes
  • Track and report on advisees’ academic progress, identify at-risk students and develop and implement academic recovery plans and retention strategies to ensure student retention and successful completion of their academic programs.
  • Collaborate with academic deans and regional industry partners to provide outreach that supports upscaling credentialing opportunities of incumbent workers and workforce.
  • Engage students and campus community to support events, activities, and initiatives that promote and foster an environment of access, equity, and inclusion.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including committees or special projects work and ongoing professional development, to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the college as a viable business partner.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in student personnel or related field.
  • Experience working with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds and with varied needs
  • Knowledge of community resources sufficient to locate resources to address students, including counselors, housing, food, etc. services.
  • Knowledge of computer software applications and systems sufficient to enter data and create basic business correspondence, documents and training presentations.
  • Ability to assess students’ needs and identify applicable resources.
  • Ability to interpret institutional, state and federal policies and regulations and translate them into advising procedures and processes.
  • Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with peers at other higher educational institutions sufficient to secure knowledge of applicable transfer issues and degree articulation agreements.
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks, initiate actions and work independent.
  • Communication skills, both oral and written in individual and group settings via phone or in person, sufficient to motivate students and influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around and work with colleagues in a cooperative and respectful manner.
  • Strong commitment to the value of education for all individuals.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledgeable about Minnesota West C&TC academic programs, curriculum, student services, resources, policies and procedures sufficient to assist applicants and students in making sound career and educational decisions.
  • Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
  • Bilingual


Other Requirements
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the
time of employment.

About
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

Benefits Info
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits
package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave. Tuition waiver is available for employees and dependents.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F066P

Number of Vacancies
1

Re-posting
Yes

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
05/10/2023

Close Date
05/30/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Accept Applications
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
You must apply online and attach an electronic resume to your online application in order to be considered for this position. Paper applications and resumes will not be considered. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this selection process, please contact the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator at 507-223-1335.
For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Services at 7-1-1- or 1-800-627-3529.

Posting Contact
Human Resources / 507-372-3481

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is an equal opportunity
employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage
applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with
protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in
the United States.



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