ND Journey Project Coordinator

The North Dakota Journey to Employment project is located at the ND Center for Persons with Disabilities, Minot State University. This project’s mission is to create a workforce of youth and adults with disabilities through the transformation of education, career, and competitive integrated employment (CIE). Project staff will assist disconnected youth and adults with disabilities through early intervention, mentoring, and workforce reintegration services, leading to successful competitive integrated employment! The project is currently seeking applicants to serve as a 100% FTE Project Coordinator to work on the following project tasks:

• Provide Customized Employment (CE) training and technical (T/TA) assistance to community partners throughout the state.
• Schedule and conduct monthly meetings with Employment Specialists to share updates and ensure progress toward CE ACRE completion.
• Provide T/TA to professionals, families, and community members.
• Develop and coordinate employment opportunities with community partners.
• In-state travel is required and will often involve overnight stays.

Other miscellaneous duties depending on project assignments are listed below:

• Become knowledgeable about NDCPD and carry out the assigned project goals and activities.
• Develop/disseminate material (instructional materials, articles, brochures, presentations, technical reports).
• Provide technical assistance and/or consultation to individuals, agencies, and consumers.
• Provide training and present at meetings and conferences.
• Perform research and data analysis that impact individuals with disabilities.
• Negotiate agreements following NDCPD and MSU guidelines.
• Participate in agency, statewide, and national planning/policy groups to address unmet needs and emerging issues.
• Coordinate, conduct, participate, and travel to events in and out of state.
• Provide supervision of NDCPD staff.
• Develop other external funding resources to further disability research, services, training, and technical assistance.
• Participate in internal NDCPD committees and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualified applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a human service-related (education, special education, social work, etc.) field; other degrees or applicants with some formal education will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants holding a master’s degree.
• Preference will be given to individuals with experience working in the disability field.
• Experience working in an office setting with knowledge about MS Office Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Be self-directed and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks via multiple supervisors and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people with disabilities, constituents, and staff.
• Successfully complete a criminal history background check.

For more information, contact Linda Madsen.

Located in north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley, the campus stands at the heart of the "Magic City." The city of Minot - nicknamed the "Magic City" for its phenomenal growth during the early 1900s - is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness and industry.

Minot is home to Minot Air Force Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play that's made North Dakota's economy one of the strongest in the United States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life. Our athletic programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division II.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials:
Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related t the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

Veteran's Preference:
Veteran's claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy ad Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well at three years' worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.