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

Tue May 24 00:31:39 UTC 2011

The job at Hamline  will be similar, but the transportation options will be 
better for me and the pay is higher. Also, I think change can be good 
sometimes.

Kathy McGillivray
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From: "Mary Ann Robinson" <brightsmile1953 at comcast.net>
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [humanser] A Change for Me and A Great Opportunity For Someone

> Congratulations.  The job at Bethel sounds very challenging.  Will the job 
> at Hamline be different in some way?
>
> Mary Ann Robinson
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> POSITION TITLE: Director of Disability Services
>>
>>
>>
>> DEPARTMENT:     Office of Disability Services
>>
>>
>>
>> REPORTS TO:     Dean of Students and Community Life
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> PRIMARY PURPOSE:
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Consults with prospective students, parents, professionals, and other 
>> external constituents.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Conducts faculty and staff in-service training on disability issues.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ensures adaptive technology is updated and maintained.
>>
>>
>>
>> Proposes, develops, and implements relevant guidelines and policies as 
>> needed.
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
>>
>>
>>
>> This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 5/2011
>>
>>
>>
>> BETHEL UNIVERSITY
>>
>> Director of Disability Services
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kathy McGillivray
>>
>>
>>
>>
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