FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Compensation:
$19.00-$21.00
Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package:
SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE
At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea.
From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.
Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.
Colorado Mesa University Core Values
Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals
SECTION II – THE SEAT
At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.
The Acting EAS Assistant Coordinator is responsible for providing disability and counseling services to students identified with a disability. This position works directly with students and collaboratively with staff to determine academic accommodations, mentor students in developing healthy and effective executive functioning, and support accommodated testing operations.
This position is 1.0 FTE. Typical work hours will be on weekdays between the hours of 7am – 7pm.
This position reports to the Director of Educational Access Services.
OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS
Student Assessment (Intake process)/Mentoring 70%
Accommodations Assessment
- Assess students with disabilities in an interactive process (interview, review of supporting documentation, and consultation with EAS team) to determine appropriate accommodations and the best assistive technology options for academic access.
- Document assessments and interactions of both intake process and ongoing interaction with students and other campus entities for EAS records.
- Document administrative actions and interactions related to students, including in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails with students, family, faculty, staff, and providers.
Student Mentoring
- Provide one-on-one student support for assistive technology such as, JAWS, Zoomtext, Speech to Text software, Text to Speech software, smart pens, digital recording/note taking software, accessibility features specific to platforms etc.
- Develop and maintain training classes in the various assistive technology and executive functioning skills for students with disabilities.
- Support students with use of assistive technology and management skills for accommodated testing needs, as requested. Training before and during testing as needed.
Accommodated Testing Operations 20%:
- Support aspects of exam administration, as needed, including verifying student information; preparing and issuing test materials; preparing hardware and software access and accessibility technology equipment, ensuring a secure testing environment; and triaging issues that occur during testing administration.
- Effective use of electronic scheduling database systems to ensure effective coordination and oversight of testing accommodations.
- Ensure guidelines are followed for maintaining testing integrity.
- Provide and maintain excellent customer service.
Professional Development and Other Support Duties 10%
- Attend professional conferences, webinars, workshops, brown bags, seminars, training sessions, professional organizational meetings committees and Advisory Committee opportunities.
- Summarize latest information to exchange with colleagues and the University community.
- Stay current with research in the field by reviewing publications, journals, OCR rulings, journals, technical information, and upcoming trends related to post-secondary disability issues and assistive technology.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Experience: Two years of professional experience working with adolescents and/or adults with disabilities in an educational or other comparable setting.
- One or more years of experience in a customer service setting providing office or administrative support, including use of Microsoft Office Suite that includes Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with handling confidential/sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Social Behavioral Sciences, Education, or Human Resources areas.
- Professional experience in Disability Services and or Special Education.
- Demonstrated experience with case management software.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
