Asst Dir,Student Access Svcs

Position Title: Asst Dir,Student Access Svcs

Employee Classification: Asst Dir,Student Access Svcs

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 520710-DISABILITY ACCESS SERVICES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Classification Summary:

Coordinates NMSU system-wide efforts to accommodate the identified needs of students with disabilities. Develops, implements, and maintains programs that enhance the successful retention of students with disabilities and their NMSU system experience. Ensures services are in compliance with federal ADA law.

Classification Standard Duties:

Oversees a variety of accommodations, including but not limited to assistive technology, e-text/alternate formats, and complex accommodations. Reviews disability-related documentation, including psychoeducational, neuropsychological and medical reports to determine eligibility and to implement academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

Conducts Initial Interviews with new students to determine accommodations and access.

Manages a small caseload of students with disabilities, and consults with HR about employee accommodations, as needed.

Orients new students and advises faculty about the policies and procedures regarding the provision and implementation of accommodations and services.

Manage and supervise operational activities of accommodations and services.

Responsible for ensuring the department's timely delivery and effectiveness of disability accommodations for eligible students, including ensuring that policies and procedures related to accommodations reflect current best practices.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Four (4) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within specialty area. Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies.

Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Knowledge of policies, programs and service delivery models for college student populations and, specifically, students with disabilities.

Knowledge of student support programs and services.; SKILLS:Employee development and performance management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community. Program planning and implementation skills.

Proposal and grant writing skills. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.; ABILITIES:Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.

Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and/or media sources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the "Disability Specialist" in conducting Initial Interviews with new students to determine accommodations and access.

Manages a small caseload of students with disabilities, and consults with HR about employee accommodations, as needed.

Orients new students and advises faculty about the policies and procedures regarding the provision and implementation of accommodations and services.

Manage and supervise operational activities of accommodations and services. Address the increase in student requests for ADA academic accommodations associated with COVID related concerns and overall increase in mental health diagnosis accommodations (anxiety, depression, PTSD). Assist with COVID testing compliance tracking and serve as a liaison with student health & student conduct.

To meet the challenge of developing an enforcement protocol and process to ensure the increased requests associated with ADA academic accommodations related to COVID vaccines and mask related concerns are met, this position will address the increase in requests for ADA academic accommodations associated with COVID related concerns and overall increase in mental health diagnosis accommodations. This role will assist with COVID testing compliance tracking and serve as a liaison with student health & student conduct. Assists in conducting Initial Interviews with new students to determine accommodations and access.

Manages a small caseload of students with disabilities, and consults with HR about employee accommodations, as needed.

Orients new students and advises faculty about the policies and procedures regarding the provision and implementation of accommodations and services.

Manage and supervise operational activities of accommodations and services.

Responsible for performing initial interviews of students seeking accommodations. They will meet with each student during an interview process and listen, ask questions to determine the appropriate sanctions for the student. Individual will then complete process and send out Letters of Accommodation to the faculty of said student.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Luis Lopez; (575) 646-7680; lopezla@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico's land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference.

We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico's 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.