Accommodations Coordinator (ARC) - req# 35494

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is excited to announce we are hiring. As an employee of this highly energetic and student-oriented center you will coordinate and implement accommodations to allow students full participation in classes offered by the University. The Accommodations Coordinator provides direct support to individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Prepares and organizes alternative text materials forstudents with a print disability, utilizing Word, Adobe, Braille and OCR software.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and other departments toensure we have the inaccessible materials in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the placement of accessible furniture in theclassrooms.
• Facilitates note taking services.
• Assists testing with scheduling and the administering ofexams/quizzes.
• Provides general administrative assistance, includinganswering phone inquiries and assistance to walk-in students.
• Supervises and trains student employees.
• Ensures confidentiality of all accommodation relatedinformation; maintains security of materials and other documentation relatingto accommodations.
• Responsible for tracking data specific to each accommodationby semester and academic year including assessment of accommodations to ensureconsistency and quality of services for each student.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

- Attention to detail, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
- Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.