Student Access Specialist

2 months ago


Orono, Maine, United States Maine's Public Universities Full time
About the Role

The University of Maine is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to fill the position of Student Access Specialist. This role is a critical part of our commitment to providing equal access to education for students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meet with students who have varying disabilities to evaluate disability documentation and determine necessary academic accommodations.
  • Coordinate or oversee aspects of the provision of accommodations such as test accommodations or notetaking.
  • Provide expertise and training to members of the university with regards to disability issues.
  • Serve on appropriate committees and implement departmental procedures and projects.
  • Work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and parents and family members.
Requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and disability accommodations.
  • Ability to understand and interpret educational and psychological assessment instruments.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • 3-5 years' experience working with students who have a disability.
  • Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, or other related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a field directly related to disability services or equivalent experience.
  • Familiarity with assistive technology, including text to speech and speech to text applications, and PDF remediation.
  • Knowledge of community resources for individuals with disabilities.
About the University

The University of Maine is a community of over 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. We are a land, sea, and space grant university, and maintain a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution.

Benefits

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees, including tuition benefits, comprehensive insurance coverage, and retirement plan options. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.



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