Job Description

Coord,Accommodations

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Requisition ID

req35494

Working Title

Accommodations Coordinator (ARC)

Position Grade

10

Position Summary

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is excited to announce we are hiring. As an employee of this highly energetic and student-oriented center you will coordinate and implement accommodations to allow students full participation in classes offered by the University. The Accommodations Coordinator provides direct support to individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Prepares and organizes alternative text materials for students with a print disability, utilizing Word, Adobe, Braille and OCR software. Communicate with faculty, staff, and other departments to ensure we have the inaccessible materials in a timely manner. Coordinates the placement of accessible furniture in the classrooms. Facilitates note taking services. Assists testing with scheduling and the administering of exams/quizzes. Provides general administrative assistance, including answering phone inquiries and assistance to walk-in students. Supervises and trains student employees. Ensures confidentiality of all accommodation related information; maintains security of materials and other documentation relating to accommodations. Responsible for tracking data specific to each accommodation by semester and academic year including assessment of accommodations to ensure consistency and quality of services for each student. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.


Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Attention to detail, organizing and coordinating skills. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Accessibility Resource Center (719A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

06/30/2027

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

1/21/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 supervisory references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of

Regular

or

Term

are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the

Veteran Preference Program webpage

for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.



The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.