Student Transition and Accessibility Specialist

Bismarck, ND
Full Time
Office of Academic Affairs
Experienced

Student Transition and Accessibility Specialist

The Student Success Center Transition and Accessibility Specialist provides direct services for students at the university, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities and resources, as well as the tools and guidance needed to excel in their academic pursuits and launch successful careers. This position will primarily assist in the delivery of accessibility services for students with diverse needs. Additionally, this role will provide comprehensive career development support to students, empowering them to achieve their professional goals. This is a full-time, 10 -month benefited administrative staff position.

Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Accessibility Services:

  • Conduct intake interviews and assessments to determine students' specific accessibility needs.
  • Coordinate and implement accommodations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, Section 504).
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to facilitate the provision of approved accommodations in classrooms, residence halls, and other environments.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student accommodations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and university policies.
  • Evaluate products, services, and environments to identify barriers and potential accessibility issues
  • Facilitate accessibility support for English Language Learner (ELL) students.

Career Services:

  • Provide one-on-one career advising and coaching sessions to students, assisting with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
  • Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and events related to career development, networking, and job market trends.
  • Foster relationships with employers, industry partners, and alumni to create internship and job opportunities for students.
  • Stay abreast of current industry trends and job market demands to tailor career advice and resources accordingly.
  • Collaborate with educational institutions, employers, and community partners and resources

Integration of Services:

  • Facilitate communication between accessibility and career services teams to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
  • Identify opportunities for inclusive career-related programming and events that address the unique needs of diverse student populations as they transition from postsecondary education into their chosen career.
  • Organize and participate in new student orientation, outreach activities, workshops, and presentations to raise awareness about accessibility services and career development resources. Occasional program activities may require night/weekend hours.
  • Assist in compiling and analyzing data related to student outcomes, service utilization, event attendance, and career placement, and use this information to inform program improvements.
  • Teach FYE 322 Transition Seminar and/or Internship Preparation course
  • Assist with the development of publicity and online materials
  • Assist with strategic planning, goal setting, budgeting, and annual reporting

Education Qualifications:

  • Required: Bachelor's degree in social work, education, psychology, special education, rehab counseling, human services, or related field
  • Preferred: Master's degree in counseling, social work, education, or another field closely related to the position responsibilities
  • Preferred: Additional certification as a professional career counselor or rehabilitation counselor

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Preferred: Prior experience in higher education, secondary education, and/or providing similar support services to college/university students.
  • Preferred: Prior teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to accessibility services, accommodations, and
  • higher education (e.g., ADA, Section 504, Federal Housing Act, FERPA).
  • Knowledge of local and state services for accessibility and career support (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation, Protection and Advocacy, Human Services, Medicaid)
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including effective presentations to groups, professional reports, and other communications using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Knowledge of best practices in student services at the university level is required, specifically Universal Design principles and career development theories, practices, and resources. Specifically, how to work with diverse student populations and an understanding of the challenges they may face in accessing education and career opportunities.
  • Knowledge of assessments, technology, and tools to assess student's abilities, interests, and preferences
  • Ability to prioritize workload, perform work duties independently, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaborate with a variety of people including students, parents, faculty, and staff.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic and Benedictine mission of the University of Mary

We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 80,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3,000 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs

Review of application materials will begin immediately.  Position will remain open until filled.

To view all of our current openings, please visit our career page at https://universityofmary.applytojob.com/apply/.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume or Paste resume
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status


Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*