Accommodations Coordinator
Company: University of Southern Maine
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Title:
Accommodations Coordinator
Campus:
Portland
City, State:
Portland ME
Department:
Acad Support Students w Disab - PASD
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
3
Work Schedule:
M-F 8-4:30
Statement of Job:
The Disability Services Center invites interested candidates to
apply for the position of Accommodations Coordinator in the
Disability Services Center (DSC) at the University of Southern
Maine. The Disability Services Center recognizes disability as a
valued aspect of diversity. We collaborate with campus partners to
create and ensure an inclusive environment at USM, one that
embraces universal accessibility. The center provides resources,
education and direct service working towards a vision of a fully
inclusive USM experience.
This position is integral to the operations of the DSC with a
primary role of coordinating and implementing disability-based
accommodations for students including but not limited to test
proctoring, ASL/CART and captioning services, securing alternative
text through publisher contacts, remediating electronic materials,
introduction/demonstration of alternative technology
software/hardware to students. A significant component of this
position involves exam administration (scheduling and oversight of
proctors). The position will supervise a small number of student
assistants. The accommodations coordinator operates in a team-based
environment by assisting with the overall administration of the
office. This includes serving as the secondary contact for the DSC
inbox and note taking service. The coordinator will manage the DSC
website (https://usm.maine.edu/disability-services-center/) and
departmental communications. This Coordinator manages the
day-to-day office operations including but not limited to managing
and monitoring multiple office email inboxes, processing initial
meeting requests, and communicating policies and procedures to
students, faculty, and staff.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to $43,000
commensurate with experience and is located on our Portland
Campus.
For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties
and responsibilities click here
(https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/job_descriptions/Accommodations_Coordinator_00012620(1).pdf)
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The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a
diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive
campus community that values the expression of differences in ways
that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal
development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity,
Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern
Maine's DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees,
groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women,
veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse
racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are
looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports
our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and
Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive
benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time;
health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long
term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee
and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click
on our Benefits Information Summary
(https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/UMPSA_ACSUM_Police_UMS_Benefit_One-Pagers_2022-03-29_Part3.pdf)
to learn more.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, equivalent international degree, or two years of
college plus six years relevant work experience
Office management experience
Ability to manage multiple expectations with attention to detail
and accuracy.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Experience in working with individuals from underrepresented
populations.
Demonstrated experience utilizing technology (e.g. assistive
technology, website development, database management) or strong
interest in developing these skills.
Other Information:
To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at
the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs
(https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) .
You will create an applicant profile and complete an application
and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist
candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact
information for references.
As part of your cover letter please provide your response to the
following questions, "What does diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging mean to you? How might you implement them in this
role?"
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are
submitted.
All required materials must be submitted by June 5, 2023.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship
support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the
successful candidate.
The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does
not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national
origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or
veteran's status in employment, education, and all other programs
and activities.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of
Equal Opportunity, Room 101, Boudreau Hall, Orono, ME 04469, (207)
581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)
Work Year Calendar:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume
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