UNM Accessibility Resource Center is hiring an Accommodations Specialist
The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is excited to announce that we are hiring.
As an employee of this highly energetic and student-oriented center, you will provide academic support to prospective and current students within ARC. The Accommodations Specialist provides direct support to individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), conducts disability eligibility analyses, provides referrals, approves reasonable accommodations, and connects individuals with services to support their personal and/or academic goals. Additionally, the Accommodations Specialist educates campus constituencies regarding support for individuals with disabilities and facilitates compliance with the ADA/ADAM and related federal, state, and local regulations and University policies.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.Performs intake interviews to gain a foundational understanding of individual needs and evaluates information from medical and/or psychological professionals to determine eligibility; makes referrals and/or consuls with diagnosticians, as necessary.
2.Works with individuals to determine reasonable accommodations needed for academic, professional and/or professional success;connects individuals to and/or provides direct resources and services.
3.Educates students, families, faculty and staff on appropriate services for and communications with individuals with disabilities; interfaces with campus constituencies to ensure individuals gain equitable access to resources.
4.Increases understanding regarding issues affecting individuals with disabilities by delivering presentations, trainings, workshops and/or educational materials related to research and best practices.
5.Increases understanding regarding issues affecting individuals with disabilities by delivering presentations, trainings, workshops and/or educational materials related to research and best practices.
6.Records interactions with individuals with disabilities and analyzes effectiveness of accommodations, compiles reports and analyzes data related to accommodations, compliance, and program efficacy.
7.Maintains confidentiality of university and student records, asapplicable.
8.Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to technology, equipment, applicable laws, regulations, standards and/or systems.
9.Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
10.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years ofexperience directly relatedto the duties and responsibilities specified.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education or Special Education.
Experience in a post-secondary educational setting.
Experience in the interactive process and provision of accommodations.
If you are interested in the position, please click the link below to reach the job posting: Click link below for the Accommodations Specialist job application form