Student Accessibility Specialist

Job Title

Student Accessibility Specialist for Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Job Description

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance invites resumes for a full-time, exempt position with benefits. The position will report to the Director of Accessibility Services. Benefits include health benefits, retirement plans, supplemental retirement accounts, life insurance, tuition remission, employee assistance program, paid holidays, paid leave, overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only). The Student Accessibility Specialist for Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic and personal support and accommodations to undergraduate and graduate students with diagnosed learning disorders; psychiatric disorders; hearing, visual, and mobility-related impairments; medical conditions; and temporary disabilities. The Specialist manages and oversees the Testing Center, manages testing schedules, communicates with faculty regarding exams, and ensures a quiet/distraction reduced environment. In addition, the Specialist manages all areas of Assistive Technology for students with disabilities at UMES.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining and implementing appropriate accommodations for students with learning, physical, and psychological disabilities.
• Maintain a caseload of students registered with the Office of Student Accessibility Services and provide case management including scheduled check-ins for the purposes of accommodations management, resource referral, assistance with executive functioning strategies, student outreach, and advisement on university policies and procedures.
• Manages all quizzes, testing, etc. for students with disabilities in the Testing Center. Provides supports in administration of examinations with accommodations to students with disabilities. At times, may be responsible for sitting in as a proctor and/or reader and scribe. Supervise student and part-time employees in the Testing Center.
• Monitor, assess, and implement developments in available assistive technologies and train students and EAC staff on assistive technologies used on campus. Oversee creation and organize production of accessible materials. Create alternative format course materials (textbooks, articles, handouts) for students with disabilities. Scan materials for conversion to various electronic and print formats, proofread reformatted materials. Organize document production, and train students to use accessible tools, such as voice recognition and e-text.
• Work closely with Campus Medical Office, Director of Housing, Career Services, Student Services to assure accessibility for students experiencing temporary or chronic medical conditions that require environmental adjustments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk. May require lifting. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/Certifications (Preferred)

AHEAD and ADA Training

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in higher education, social work, special education, or other fields related to the delivery of services to a university student population, from a regionally accredited institution. Experience: One to three years' experience working with students with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodations in a higher education setting. Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: AHEAD and ADA Training Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Department

UMES-PRES-President's Office

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$55,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.