Senior Access Cooridinator
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Center for Educational Access - Student Access
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Senior Access Coordinator is primarily responsible for facilitating access to the academic programs, services, activities, and facilities of the institution for students with disabilities. This includes supervising and supporting the expedited registration, University Housing and Dining, Global Campus, Professional and Workforce Development accommodation request processes. Additionally, they coordinate access to advanced course enrollment, and serve as the primary point of contact for accommodated testing and related inquiries for students and faculty to ensure timely and effective solutions. Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Access, the Senior Access Coordinator directly supervises and provides leadership for one Access Coordinator assigned to oversee expedited registration, University Housing and Dining accommodation request processes, as well as any intern(s) and practicum students. They assist with the supervision of additional Access Coordinators by providing support and guidance related to student accommodation service delivery. The Senior Access Coordinator is responsible for conducting student access plan meetings, reviewing disability documentation, and assessing the interaction of the student's disability with the environment to coordinate reasonable accommodations. They communicate with instructional staff and other university officials (as applicable) regarding accommodation provision; documenting and maintaining appropriate electronic records of verbal and written communications. Additionally, they monitor compliance, provide leadership and direction in all areas of the Center, including assisting with designing, developing, updating and maintaining an accessible and interactive website. The Senior Access Coordinator is responsible for researching and evaluating best practices and trends in postsecondary accessibility solutions. They provide university-wide consultation, education, and training on the social construction of disability, technological accessibility in learning environments and campus programs. The Senior Access Coordinator must demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equity, access, and perspective awareness; student development; universal design for learning; and diversity through involvement and participation in University/division-wide projects and initiatives.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in a directly related field of study (such as Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Adult Education, Higher Education or Public Administration) from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of experience working with persons with disabilities at the postsecondary educational level
At least two years of experience working and communicating with instructional staff and university officials
At least two years of experience supervising professional or graduate student staff and working in an inclusive community
Must have experience successfully navigating university processes and procedures and an ability to objectively advocate for the needs/rights of others
Must have experience with and be well versed on FERPA and have an ability to maintain confidentiality within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensure/certification in related field
Experience working with student mental health concerns
Experience with assistive technology and document conversion
Experience using an HCM system such as Workday
Experience using an accommodations database management system (i.e.- AIM, Simplicity Accommodate, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
Working knowledge of state and federal legislation related to persons with disabilities, as well as other applicable laws
Knowledge of University policies, guidelines, and processes
Superior interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated self-management, organizational, and time management skills
Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as knowledge of other related technology
Ability to think critically, exercise mature judgment in identifying problems, and generating solutions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships, build trust, and work collaboratively with stakeholders
Ability to adapt to frequent changes, balance multiple competing priorities and perform highly detailed work
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
