Disability Support Service Accommodations Specialist
- Employer
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
San Antonio TAMUSA
Full time
R-014943
Job Title
Disability Support Service Accommodations Specialist
Agency
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Department
Student Engagement
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,042.67 monthly
Job Location
San Antonio, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Disability Support Services Accommodations Specialist is responsible for ensuring academic accommodations as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act for Texas A&M University-San Antonio students who are registered with the Disability Support Services office. The DSS Accommodations Specialist works directly with enrolled students with disabilities to facilitate oversight of the Exam Services area to include handling confidential exam materials as well as proctoring and problem-solving issues for students and faculty. The position also provides coordination of approved accommodations to include auxiliary services such as Interpreting and CART Services, assistance with alternative format requests and reader/scribe services.
This position typically works Monday-Friday 8a.m.-5p.m. but does require some extended/evening hours on an as needed basis and during peak times.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate oversight of the Exam Services area and DSS office front of house to include handling and converting confidential exam materials, scheduling appropriate accommodations for exams, arranging assistive technology, proctoring and problem-solving issues for students and faculty.
- Consult and coordinate with faculty, staff and vendors to ensure delivery of reasonable accommodations and auxiliary services such as interpreter services, CART services, reader/scribe services, conversion of alternative format or any other accommodation that requires action from the DSS office.
- Assist with all aspects of the daily activities of the department (student requests, phone calls, departmental emails, walk-ins to include determination of services needed at the time such as scheduling of auxiliary services, assignment to a case manager, campus referral(s) and/or referral for crisis).
- Attend departmental and university meetings and collaborates with other offices and agencies. Develops relationships with university community members and community partners. Creates and provides outreach and training for faculty, staff and students.
Education & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or Psychology and one year of related experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field and one year of experience in higher education.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at:
http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html
For Internal Applicants:
Go to your Workday Profile to upload your resume:
1) Select CAREER
2) From top of bar, select EDUCATION
3) Upload your resume by selecting the button - UPLOAD MY EXPERIENCE
4) Select file and submit resume
Applicants must complete the online application by either downloading your resume to auto-populate the application, or manually complete the application fields.
After the Work History section in the application process, you can select UPLOAD to attach the following required documents.
1) Cover letter to include (3) professional references; and
2) Resume
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.
For External Applicants:
Applicants must complete the online application by either downloading your resume to auto-populate the application, or manually complete the application fields.
After the Work History section in the application process, you can select UPLOAD to attach the following required documents.
1) Cover letter to include (3) professional references; and
2) Resume
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.
In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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Organization
Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university that reflects the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio in 2009, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering high-quality, affordable education.
From fall 2008 to fall 2017, enrollment has grown 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic. Approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.
Since becoming president of A&M-SA in 2015, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has forged an audacious strategic plan for the University to fulfill its mission and bring to life its core values while achieving several important goals, including becoming a national model for student and academic success.
Through the University’s 26 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology and cyber security, criminology and biology. A&M-SA equips students with the knowledge, marketable skills and high-impact educational experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.
With unprecedented enrollment growth, small classes, flexible schedules and in-demand degrees, A&M-SA is making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and beyond.
Fast Facts:
- A&M-SA offers the lowest undergraduate tuition among four-year universities in San Antonio: $8,216 average cost per year (tuition and fees for spring and fall semesters for 15 credit hours/semester)
- A&M-SA is a Military EmbracingTM university; 1 in 6 of our students is military connected (veterans, active-duty, spouses or dependents)
- The National Security Agency (NSA) designated A&M-SA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the year 2022. This prestigious designation puts the University among a select group of institutions nationwide meeting rigorous federal standards.
- 20:1 student to teacher ratio
Accreditation
Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, call 404-679-4500 or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of A&M-SA.
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