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Working Title:

MSUAASF Range D - Lead Access Consultant

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range D

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$54,344.00 - $116,608.00

Job Description

The Lead Access Consultant arranges and/or provides reasonable accommodations for a caseload comprised of qualified students with disabilities in diverse programs at the University, and also serves as the identified lead access consultant. This individual facilitates communication with students, academic program directors, chairs, and deans; Student Success personnel; and faculty to ensure accommodations are reasonable, appropriate, consistent with any technical standards and essential course outcomes, and reflect the requirements of the ADA (as amended) and comply with other relevant legal guidance and University Policy. Services are provided at all four Metro State University locations and any consortium locations across the seven-county metro area.

Salary Range:

$54,344.00 - $116,608.00 annually

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

+ 4 years of relevant advanced professional experience in at least two of the following areas: facilitating access for people with disabilities, working in higher education, providing supervision to service providers

+ Subject matter expert in the areas of Universal Design, the Social Justice Model of Disability, and disability law

+ Substantial knowledge of federal and state laws regarding access for people with disabilities

+ Substantial experience integrating disability access and accommodations in university environments and processes

+ Experience in providing consultation on disability issues

+ Communication sufficient to prepare messages and materials for diverse audiences and clearly explain, discuss, and present complex ideas, regulations, policies, and/or procedures

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Student Personnel, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

+ Knowledge and understanding of trends and issues in disability access in a college setting

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively meet the demands of multiple stakeholders

+ Demonstrated ability to manage stress, adapt to change and remain professional when receiving new or changed work direction

+ Demonstrated capacity to work in a diverse environment, remaining positive, proactive, resourceful and efficient

+ Project planning, development and management skills

+ Certification in American Sign Language

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid schedule as determined by supervisor.

About

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Lead Access Consultant. This is a full-time/probationary position within the Center for Accessibility Resources (CAR).

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

+ Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.

+ Current curriculum vita or resume.

+ Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.

+ Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.

This position is open until filled. The priority deadline is September 10, 2025 at 12:01 am. Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

09-30-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-29-2025

Close Date:

12-31-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kab Chu Yang Heu

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]