University of Maine - Job Opening

Student Accessibility Services Accommodations Coordinator 

UMaine Student Accessibility Services invites you to be part of a thriving team dedicated to inclusion and making the University fully accessible to all students. The Accommodations Coordinator at the University of Maine will play a vital role in assisting students with disabilities to receive accommodations and services so that they are able to participate fully at the University. The Accommodations Coordinator will meet with students who have varying disabilities including ADHD, physical, psychiatric, health-related or learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum, evaluate disability documentation, determine necessary academic accommodations and guide students through the accommodation process. The Disability and Accessibility Advisor works in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff across campus to determine and provide reasonable accommodations, develop and implement best practices in promoting inclusive design, and assess services. This staff member will provide expertise and training to members of the university with regards to disability issues, serve on appropriate committees and represent Student Accessibility Services at campus programs including new student orientation and open house. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully with a diverse population. The Accommodations Coordinator 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.

For more information and to apply please go to the University of Maine HireTouch SAS Accommodations Coordinator Position.