Accommodations Specialist- ARC
University of New Mexico
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- Location
- Albuquerque, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
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University of New Mexico
Higher education · 2 to 10 employees
What you'll do
- Support individuals with disabilities by determining eligibility, approving reasonable accommodations, making referrals, and connecting them with resources.
- Educate campus communities, facilitate compliance, and analyze accommodation effectiveness and related data.
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Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is excited to announce
we are hiring a highly qualified candidate for the position of Accommodations
Specialist.
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:
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 consults with diagnosticians, as necessary.Works with individuals to
determine reasonable accommodations needed for academic, professional and/or
personal success; connects individuals to and/or provides direct resources and
services.Educates students, families,
faculty and staff on appropriate services for and communications with
individuals with disabilities; compiles and distributes necessary documentation
to verify the need for accommodation.Assists individuals with solving
barriers unique and/or common to individuals with disabilities; interfaces with
campus constituencies to ensure individuals gain equitable access to resources.Increases understanding regarding
issues affecting individuals with disabilities by delivering presentations,
trainings, workshops and/or educational materials related to research and best
practices.Records interactions with
individuals with disabilities and analyzes effectiveness of accommodations,
compiles reports and analyzes data related to accommodations, compliance, and
program efficacy.Maintains confidentiality of
university and student records, as applicable.Maintains currency of knowledge
with respect to technology, equipment, applicable laws, regulations, standards
and/or systems.Serves as a Campus Security
Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.Performs
miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.