"Assistant Director, Accessibility Resources (DI26005)"

Position Details

Posted: 07-Oct-25

Location: Mankato, Minnesota

Categories: Academic/Faculty Affairs, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JOB_POSTING-3-11128

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

Job Description

POSITION: Probationary; Range C*

The Assistant Director in Accessibility Resources is responsible for ensuring the University's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sec. 504, of the Rehabilitation Act. The Assistant Director will share the responsibility of the design and assessment of projects and the formulation and implementation of office goals and objectives. They will share in the supervision of student employees that aid in students with learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health conditions, pregnancy, parenting challenges, and visual impairment. They will be responsible for working with Residential Life on student housing accommodations and the University Title IX coordinator on student accommodations, as well as support student experiencing medical emergencies. The Assistant Director works with enrollment management of Accessibility Resource specific student population, and campus-wide Student Success partners across the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field plus two (2) years of professional experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary educational system or equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational test instruments at the level necessary to review and interpret diagnostic results to determine the presence of a disability per university criteria and to determine appropriate accommodations.
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) of 1990, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other appropriate laws on higher education and disability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education, College Student Personnel, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field, and at least two (2) years of related experience
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to direct and organize work of self and others.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong computer skills, including all MS applications and database management software.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times... This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license...

Telework: Up to 20% of the time.

Application Procedures

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Contact Information

Amy Gorka, Assistant Director of Accessibility Resources
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Phone: 507-389-5242
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: amy.gorka@mnsu.edu