[rehab] Fwd: Job Opening At Augsburg College

[David Andrews]

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>I am the Director of Disability Services/CLASS at Augsburg College. 
>We have an opening for a disability  specialist that we would like 
>to fill as soon as possible. Please post to appropriate lists. Thanks much.
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>Best,
>Kathy McGillivray
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><http://www.higheredjobs.com/>
>HigherEdJobs - Faculty and Staff Positions at Hundreds of Colle
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>Disability Specialist (952-314)
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>Institution:<http://augsburg-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=952&company_id=16314&jobboardid=101>Augsburg 
>College
>Location:Minneapolis, MN
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>        Admin - Disability Services
>Posted:09/17/2014
>Application Due:Open Until Filled
>Type:Full Time
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>Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Augsburg College has over 
>3,600 traditional and non-traditional students enrolled in over 50 
>major areas of undergraduate study, six graduate degree programs, 
>and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Incorporating its urban setting 
>into campus life, celebrating its commitment to diversity, 
>practicing service to others, and focusing clearly on its 
>understanding of Vocation are all hallmarks of the Augsburg profile.
>Augsburg College is seeking a Disability Specialist to work in their 
>Class office. The Disability Specialist will determine reasonable 
>accommodations; consult with, instruct, and support students with 
>disabilities based on provisions of Section 504, the ADA, and best 
>practices in order to provide equal access to the educational 
>environment. This is a 10month/.833 FTE position . (This position 
>will remain open until filled.)
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>This position is responsible for the following:
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>        Determine reasonable accommodations, based on Section 504, 
> ADA, and best practices, for current and prospective students with 
> disabilities to provide equal access to the educational experience, 
> programs, and facilities.
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>        Coach, instruct, and support individual students with 
> disabilities to facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills, 
> effective time management, and learning strategies.
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>        Recruit, interview, and orient incoming students to educate 
> them regarding CLASS services, policies, and procedures.
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>        Collaborate with students, CLASS colleagues, faculty, staff, 
> and parents to analyze, problem-solve, and establish a course of 
> action and refer to community resources, as necessary.
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>        Advise students on the interaction between their 
> disabilities and course selection and registration to meet the 
> College's General Ed, Graduation Skills, and Major dept. requirements.
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>        Cultivate professional development to obtain information and 
> remain current in the Disability Services field.
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>        Participate in training and outreach activities to increase 
> disability awareness at Augsburg and in the community at large.
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>        All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
>Required Skills
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>        Advanced education equivalent to a master's degree and 2 
> years experience working with people with disabilities required.
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>        Knowledge of laws pertaining to people with disabilities 
> including ADA and Section 504.
>Experience Required
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>        Basic word processing skills; basic computer knowledge.
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>        Previous post-secondary experience preferred.
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>        Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse 
> work environment.
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>        Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
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>        Ability to lead/teach, work in a team environment, and work 
> independently with little or no supervision.
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>        Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and 
> demonstrate patience, understanding.
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>        Ability to show initiative, multi-task and organize 
> workflow, manage one or more multiple projects, and handle frequent 
> interruptions.
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>The College is committed to diversity and the education of students 
>in a global perspective. Augsburg College is an equal opportunity employer.
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>Augsburg College is committed to providing equal employment 
>opportunity to all job seekers according to all applicable equal 
>opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations. Qualified 
>individuals with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual 
>that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our 
>on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at 
><mailto:hr at augsburg.edu>hr at augsburg.edu to discuss alternative ways 
>to apply for open positions..
>Application Information
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>Contact:Human Resources
>Augsburg College
>Online App. 
>Form:<http://augsburg-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=952&company_id=16314&jobboardid=101>http://augsburg-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.d 
>spjob&jobid=952&company_id=16314&jobboardid=101
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>More Information on Augsburg College
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><http://www.higheredjobs.com/InstitutionProfile.cfm?ProfileID=15610>Institutional 
>Profile
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><http://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/search.cfm?aID=677>Current 
>openings for Augsburg College on HigherEdJobs.
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>        <http://www.augsburg.edu/>Home Page
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>        <http://www.augsburg.edu/hr/>Employment Opportunities
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>        <http://www.augsburg.edu/about/facts/>Fast Facts
>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to cultural 
>diversity in our work force.
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         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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