Access Consultant - Office of Disability Equity

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Staff Vacancy Announcement
The
Office for Disability Equity (ODE)
invites applications for an
Access Consultant
to join their team. This position is responsible for facilitating access to academic courses, programs activities, services, and facilities offered by the university. The Access Consultant works with students, faculty, and campus community members to develop and implement best practices in promoting the maximization of accessibility and in determining and providing reasonable accommodations.
Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Provide services, strategies, and accommodations to mitigate the barriers of inaccessible environments.
Meet with students to identify barriers and determine reasonable accommodations.
Provide consultation, information, resources and referral to disabled students, University faculty, staff, and administrations.
Maintain appropriate records.
Participate in development of services, programs, and activities.
Work collaboratively with administration, faculty, staff, and students, and other relevant personnel to foster equitable higher education experiences for disabled individuals.
Provide consultation and education to the campus community about disability and inclusive practices.
Upon completion of training, the incumbent will:
Develop working professional knowledge and skills that contribute to the mission and goals of the Office for Disability Equity.
Maintain membership with relevant professional organizations.
Maintain current knowledge of national, state, and local disability-related issues.
Participate in professional development activities.
Required Skills
Ability to use standard office equipment and furnishings including extensive use of computers.
Ability to travel.
Minimum Required Experience
Master’s degree in a related field and three (3) years experience working with individuals with disabilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrate a commitment to all forms of equity, inclusion, and diversity.
About the Office for Disability Equity (ODE)
and UM
The Office for Disability Equity (ODE) is the campus resource for disability-related information. We provide consultation, training, and academic services to advance accessibility and inclusion by taking an intersectional approach to disability.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Program Coordinator II
Position Number:
NEW
Department:
Office of Disability Equity
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary:
$16.25/hr -
Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan
, email the
Compensation Department
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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