Working Title: ADA Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 94193
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/22/2026
Closing Date : 06/11/2026
Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Equity, Access & Inclusion
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position within the Office for Equity, Access, and Inclusion (EAI) provides senior-level technical expertise and develops capacity building for Department of Corrections (DOC) leaders responsible for ensuring agency compliance of Title I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the State of Minnesota's and MNIT's Reasonable Accommodation policies and procedures; the Connect 700 Program; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 relating to religious accommodations; Minn. Stat §181.939 and §181.940 relating to nursing parents and pregnancy accommodations; and other relevant federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they apply to DOC's clients.
This position provides objective, impartial, and accurate advice across all levels of the organization. It engages directly in and documents the accommodation and modification process; coordinates modifications for incarcerated individuals and accommodations for agency staff; participates in facility ADA committee meetings; supports agency staff and facility leadership in providing accommodations; tracks and monitors cases; investigates complaints and concerns; maintains accurate records; and collects and analyzes data for administrative reports.
Additionally, this position supports strategic initiatives arising from the agency's Affirmative Action Plan, Equity Change Plan, and other EAI Office efforts, including departmental accessibility requirements. It also provides technical and subject-matter expertise on ADA-related policies and projects to advance an inclusive environment and equitable outcomes for people with disabilities.
This position is subject to the State of MN's telework policy requiring employees living within 50 miles of DOC's Central Office location in St. Paul to work on-site 50% of the time. Completion of a telework agreement is required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of experience working with the ADA and its regulations, which must include:
Coordinating reasonable accommodations for a wide variety of requests;
Interpretation and application of the ADA and other related laws and policies in relation to accommodation requests; and
Advising management and/or other professionals regarding ADA compliance.
Note: A Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one-and-a-half (1.5) years of experience. A Juris Doctorate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Experience developing, implementing, or supporting processes focused on improving accessibility in government programs or services.
Experience developing policies or protocols to support compliance with the ADA.
Knowledge of digital accessibility best practices and/or ability to design digitally accessible documents.
Knowledge of State approved vendors for ADA-related technology and services.
Experience and/or skill in designing training programs.
Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
