Accommodations Specialist - req# 27239
Job Description
Accommodations Specialist
Requisition ID | req27239 |
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Working Title | Accommodations Specialist |
Position Grade | 12 |
Position Summary | Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is excited to announce 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 Accommodation Specialist educates campus constituencies regarding support for individuals with disabilities and facilitates compliance with the ADA/ADAAA and related federal, state, and local regulations and University policies. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Conditions of Employment | |
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 3 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 |
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Additional Requirements | |
Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | Accessibility Resource Center (719A) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Term - Full-Time |
Term End Date | 06/30/2024 |
Status | Exempt |
Pay | Monthly: $3,589.73 - $5,040.53 |
Benefits Eligible | This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. |
ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
Background Check Required | Yes |
For Best Consideration Date | 11/27/2023 |
Eligible for Remote Work | No |
Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
Application Instructions | 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. Qualified applicants should include a cover letter and resume that detail their unique credentials for this position and why they are the best candidate for the position given the preferred qualifications listed. |
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. | |
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