Accessibility Specialist

Department Contact:Freda Trujillo 646-6840

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:The Accessibility Specialist coordinates disability accommodations and proctored testing services for students with disabilities including scheduling exams through the AIM database coordinating testing spaces and communicating with students and faculty regarding accommodation implementation. This position assists students and faculty with AIM system usage online testing processes and accommodation-related support while ensuring compliance with ADA Section 504 and university policies.

The role also supports departmental operations through budget tracking billing and purchase order processing inventory management report generation and administrative support for department leadership. Additional responsibilities include supervising and training student employees monitoring timesheets scheduling meetings and appointments and maintaining accurate records and data. Strong technical organizational communication and customer service skills are essential for success in this student-centered role.

PositionTitle: Accessibility Specialist

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 520710-DISABILITY ACCESS SERVICES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 47500

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

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

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

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

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Accessibility Specialist position is responsible for overseeing accommodations and proctored testing for students with disabilities utilizing the AIM database to schedule exams coordinate testing rooms and communicate with students and faculty. This role also supports office operations by assisting with budget planning tracking departmental expenses managing supply and technology inventories and processing purchase orders and billing. The individual must possess strong technical skills to effectively navigate the DAS database extract data and generate reports for presentations. Additional duties include supervising and training student employees managing their timesheets and providing administrative support such as scheduling meetings and appointments for department leadership. The role also involves facilitating the accommodation application process guiding students through AIM system usage and assisting faculty with online exam processes and AIM-related inquiries.

Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Psychology Counseling Education Social Work Higher Education Special Education or a related field

If the candidate is an ASL interpreter they must be certified and licensed by the Signed Language Interpreting Practice Board (SLIPB) under the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD). At the time of hire they must:

Be licensed at the Community level or
Possess a Provisional License issued by SLIPB

Experience taking a culturally responsive and inclusive approach to accommodation review and development with students

Experience working with and supporting students with mental health diagnoses and impairments

Experience reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine appropriate accommodations in a higher education or employment setting

One (1) year of professional experience in higher education with experience in student affairs and/or student development

Special Certification/Licensure:

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.