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University of Maine System Student Access Specialist in Orono, Maine
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) main goal is to create educational access to students with documented disabilities by providing or coordinating accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1973, Section 504, and the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and other federal and state law and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. In addition, SAS provides consultation and training to students, faculty and staff across campus. The Student Access Specialist will meet with students who have varying disabilities including ADHD, physical, psychiatric, health related and learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum and concussions to evaluate disability documentation and determine necessary academic accommodations. The Student Access Specialist will coordinate or oversee aspects of the provision of accommodations such as test accommodations or notetaking. The incumbent will provide expertise and training to members of the university with regards to disability issues, serve on appropriate committees and implement departmental procedures, and projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully with a diverse population. The Student Access Specialist is expected to be student-centered, task-oriented, have the ability to problem solve, work autonomously as well as with a team, and be proficient with computers and technology. Typical hiring salary for this position is $49,000 to $51,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is offered as either a 12 or 11-month work year, to be determined at time of hire. Prorated salary for 11-month work year is $44,900 to $47,200.
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About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .
Qualifications:
Required:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators as well as parents and family members
Effectively work with a diverse population of students
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:
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
3-5 years’ experience working with students who have a disability in a higher education setting
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Sara Henry at shenry@maine.edu or 207-581-2316.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
