[humanser] A Change for Me and A Great Opportunity For Someone

Mon May 23 23:11:04 UTC 2011

Congratulations.  The job at Bethel sounds very challenging.  Will the job 
at Hamline be different in some way?

Mary Ann Robinson
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From: "Kathy McGillivray" <kjm at usfamily.net>
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:14 PM
Subject: [humanser] A Change for Me and A Great Opportunity For Someone

> Hello. I have some news to share. I will be leaving my position as 
> director of Disability Services at Bethel University in Minnesota to serve 
> as director of Disability Services at Hamline University, also in the Twin 
> Cities. I will be starting there on June 6. As a result, my position at 
> Bethel is open. Bethel is a wonderful place to work and this is a great 
> opportunity for someone with the right combination of skills and for whom 
> a Christian liberal arts institution is a fit. IF you want to chat more 
> about Bethel or the position, please feel free to email me and I'll let 
> you know the best way to contact me or I can give you a call. This 
> position should be posted on Bethel's Website on Monday. Visit 
> www.bethel.edu and click on employment and you should see it under the 
> staff positions.
>
>
>
> I've served at Bethel for 11 years and it's been a fabulous growth 
> opportunity for me. While I'm sad to leave Bethel, I'm excited about my 
> new adventure ahead. Here is the Bethel job description:
>
>
>
> POSITION DESCRIPTION
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> POSITION TITLE: Director of Disability Services
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> DEPARTMENT:     Office of Disability Services
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> REPORTS TO:     Dean of Students and Community Life
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> PRIMARY PURPOSE:
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> Provide leadership and oversight of all disability-related access and 
> programming for students, staff and faculty from all schools of Bethel 
> University, including all campuses of Bethel Seminary. This position works 
> with the institutional compliance officer, as well as faculty and 
> administrators, to ensure access and equal opportunities for Bethel 
> community members and guests with disabilities.
>
>
>
> ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
>
> Provides leadership in and personal example of Royal Care to team members 
> and institution through an unrelenting quest for excellence and service. 
> Exhibits a warm and caring attitude that is characterized by cheerfulness, 
> enthusiasm, and helpfulness. As an institutional leader exhibits a 
> commitment to creating a campus environment that is safe, affirming, and 
> rewarding.
>
> Leads efforts to transform the institutional culture by educating, 
> advocating for and raising awareness of inclusion and diversity related to 
> persons with disabilities
>
> Supervises professional staff, the administrative assistant/accommodations 
> coordinator, and student workers, as necessary.
>
> Provides direct services to qualified students with disabilities by 
> reviewing disability documentation to determine eligibility for services, 
> developing and implementing individualized plans for reasonable 
> accommodations and support, providing advocacy, support, and 
> problem-solving assistance as needed.
>
> Oversees provision of auxiliary services such as conversion of documents 
> into alternate formats, sign language interpreters, and note-taking 
> assistance.
>
> Consults with the office of Human Resources to determine and assist in 
> implementation of  reasonable accommodations for Bethel employees with 
> disabilities.
>
> Orients, collaborates with and serves as resource and liaison for 
> students, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding reasonable 
> accommodations, universal design, disability-related reconciliation, and 
> compliance with legal requirements.
>
>
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> Consults with prospective students, parents, professionals, and other 
> external constituents.
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>
> Keeps current with and disseminates information about disability law and 
> judicial interpretations. Makes related recommendations for implementation 
> to appropriate administrators, stakeholders and constituents to ensure 
> institutional compliance and effective service to persons with 
> disabilities.
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> Conducts faculty and staff in-service training on disability issues.
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> Ensures adaptive technology is updated and maintained.
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> Proposes, develops, and implements relevant guidelines and policies as 
> needed.
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> Serves as the institution's Section 504 coordinator.
>
> Performs essential administrative tasks: documentation, accurate record 
> keeping, confidentiality, performance appraisals, and writing annual goals 
> and reports. Prepares and oversees and annual budget designed to increase 
> resources and facilities to serve persons with disabilities.
>
> Represents Disability Services and participates in the life of the Bethel 
> community by serving on various committees, such as the ADA/504 
> Coordinating Committee.
>
> Participates in professional development activities through professional 
> organizations, conferences, reading, professional study and workshops.
>
> Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and Community 
> Life.
>
>
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:
>
> * Master's degree in special education, counseling, rehabilitation or 
> other appropriate field
>
> * Prefer at least five years experience working with people who have 
> disabilities in higher education
>
> * Knowledge of relevant laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act 
> and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
>
> * Expertise in analyzing and interpreting psychometric reports
>
> * Commitment to and demonstrated effectiveness of leading change in campus 
> ethos for inclusion and diversity related to disability and reasonable 
> accommodation
>
> * A strong commitment to quality relationships, warmth, excellence, and 
> Christ-like service is essential. Must have a mature and contagious 
> evangelical Christian faith. Commitment to the evangelical mission of the 
> institution and the Bethel covenant is necessary. Must be able to work 
> with a diverse student population and demonstrate a commitment to the 
> development of whole and holy persons.
>
> * The ability to work in a professional and confidential manner with all 
> staff, students, parents, and publics is essential
>
> * Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating and communicating with a 
> wide range of constituents and stakeholders
>
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>
>
>
> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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> This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position.
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> DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general 
> nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this 
> classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive 
> list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so 
> classified.
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>
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> 5/2011
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> BETHEL UNIVERSITY
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> Director of Disability Services
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> Kathy McGillivray
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