ADSO Coordinator/ TRIO Advisor - MnSCU AP1

Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Campus: Hutchinson
Bargaining Unit: MAPE, 214
Employment Condition: Part Time, Unlimited
Classified Status: Unclassified
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday:: 8:30AM-3:30PM / Friday:: 8:30AM-12:30PM
Wage: $23.63-$34.18/per hour
PCN: 00759010
 
Job Summary
The in-person (on-campus) position exists to coordinate services for students with disabilities on the Hutchinson Campus. The position also serves the TRIO-SSS program, to provide retention strategies, teach and/or set up workshops, college tours, organize cultural and academic activities and provide referrals and networking with community agencies. Additionally, this position provides academic advising services to Accessibility & Disability Services Office (ADSO) participants and other students as assigned. 

This position is 50% funded by a TRIO-SSS grant from the US Department of Education, with continuation of this position contingent upon renewed Federal funding. 

Principle Responsibilities and Results: 

1. Coordinate disability services for prospective and enrolled students with disabilities.
2. Provide supportive services to enhance the retention and academic performance of TRIO program participants.
3. TRIO/ADSO – Provide advising services to qualified TRIO participants, as well as to other students as assigned by the Student Services.
4. TRIO - Monitor student academic and financial aid progress regularly.
5. TRIO – Represent needs and interests of program participants through involvement in professional development activities, staff training sessions, meetings and college, state or national committees.

• Experience working with academic support or similar programs to support students
• Knowledge of or experience in post-secondary education
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, computer/technology skills, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve to creatively meet the needs of students.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with the internal and external college and community, including students, peers, key contacts, and stakeholders.
• Customer service sufficient to actively listen to and understand student needs

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Three or more years of experience, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged college students is preferred
• Experience at post-secondary institutions in such areas as disability services, advising, or personal counseling
• Knowledge of FERPA, ADA, ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other state and federal rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with retention theories
• Experience working in a two-year college environment
• Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers

• 11 paid holidays each year
• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month)
• Dental Insurance (low deductibles)
• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Retirement Plan
• Tax-deferred Compensation
• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.