Student Access Coordinator

University of Maine System • Portland, ME

12d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Disability Services Center is seeking a
Student Access Coordinator.

The Student Access Coordinator
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AjsOOq7ydtT8Qlqq1Evj4YHnoeSiO8Rr/view?usp=sharing] serves
as a key member of the Disability Services Center team, advancing equity and
access for students with disabilities at the University of Southern Maine and
the University of Maine Law School. This position ensures compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 by coordinating and implementing
individualized accommodations and supports for students. The Student Access
Coordinator will meet with and maintain a caseload of students and respond to
student, faculty and staff questions.

Key responsibilities include coordinating accommodations such as exam
adjustments, notetaking services, assistive technology, alternate format
materials, housing and dining accommodations, and emotional support animal
requests. The coordinator also works closely with campus departments and
community partners, supports students in developing self-advocacy skills, and
assists with outreach and university events.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention
to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working
collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to
confidentiality and student success are essential.

The Disability Services Center
[https://usm.maine.edu/disability-services-center/] at the University of
Southern Maine supports students with disabilities by promoting equitable access
to academic programs, services, and campus life. The center works
collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to coordinate reasonable
accommodations and provide resources that help ensure students can fully
participate in their educational experience. Through individualized support,
consultation, and advocacy, the Disability Services Center assists students in
navigating the accommodation process, building self-advocacy skills, and
achieving their academic goals while maintaining compliance with federal and
state accessibility laws.

This is a full-time position located on our Portland Campus with a starting
annual salary up to $50,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health or related field, combined with 3+ years of relevant experience working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to interpret educational testing and apply ADA/Section 504 regulations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with students, faculty, administrators, and community partners.
• Operational knowledge of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating accommodations such as exam adjustments
• Coordinating notetaking services
• Coordinating assistive technology
• Coordinating alternate format materials
• Coordinating housing and dining accommodations
• Coordinating emotional support animal requests
• Working closely with campus departments and community partners
• Supporting students in developing self-advocacy skills
• Assisting with outreach and university events

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees