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Coordinator-Services
Job ID: 11544
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Center for Accommodations and Support Services
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $35,568 annually.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of three references
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides, and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position
Essential Functions
Conducts intake interviews with students and provides disability related academic counseling.
Participates in departmental clinical review sessions and analyzes information from intake interviews, educational and medical records, psychological and diagnostic evaluations to assess students' documentation, abilities, needs, and eligibility for CASS services.
Consults with instructors, staff, and others as needed on campus to ensure appropriate implementation of each student's ADA accommodations.
Provides support and problem-solving assistance and maintains close contact with students during the academic year to discuss options and goals to resolve disability issues and evaluates appropriateness of designated accommodations.
Maintains case load of students by documenting, maintaining, and reviewing current and accurate paper and electronic case records, notes and related information.
Observes and records student progress to support completion of academic requirements.
Provides information, referrals, and support to prospective university departments, external contacts, and enrolled students with disabilities and their families, through in-person, telephone, email, or similar contact,
Acts as a resource for students, parents, faculty, campus departments, and community members as needed and assists students in understanding how their disabilities, rights, and responsibilities relate to their reasonable accommodations.
Acts as liaison and mediator in disability related activities between students, faculty, and staff by providing in-service training and participating in outreach activities as requested.
Participates in both disability services and Student Affairs programming.
Collaborates and supports CASS staff and student employees and serves as a mentor to meet the needs of the department and provides oversight where needed to ensure campus accessibility.
Serves as the primary coordinator of accessible furniture for all registered students with disabilities and assists with the planning and preparation of ensuring classrooms/buildings are equipped with the necessary items.
Provides staff support for scholarship and grant awards monies for students with disabilities that have a demonstrated need.
Initiates, presents, or co-presents during ADA trainings and also leads or organizes presentations for:
Assists department administrators in the gathering of statistical information concerning services rendered to students with disabilities.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies and with the ADA, ADAA of 2008, FERPA, HIPAA, and related legislation.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university within area of assigned responsibility.
and
Experience: Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of ADA section 504 requirements and regulations.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11544&PostingSeq=1
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