 | NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY |
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES | |
POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION | |
| Position Classification Title: | Asst Dir,Student Access Svcs |
| Position Classification Code: | P2025 |
| Job Family: | Student Affairs |
| Pay Level: | 04 |
| Exempt Status: | Exempt |
| This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. | |
| Purpose of Classification: | |
| Coordinates NMSU system-wide efforts to accommodate the identified needs of students with disabilities. Develops, implements, and maintains programs that enhance the successful retention of students with disabilities and their NMSU system experience. Ensures services are in compliance with federal ADA law. | |
| Standard Duties: | |
| Oversees a variety of accommodations, including but not limited to assistive technology, e‐text/alternate formats, and complex accommodations. Reviews disability‐related documentation, including psychoeducational, neuropsychological and medical reports to determine eligibility and to implement academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Conducts Initial Interviews with new students to determine accommodations and access. Manages a small caseload of students with disabilities, and consults with HR about employee accommodations, as needed. Orients new students and advises faculty about the policies and procedures regarding the provision and implementation of accommodations and services. Manage and supervise operational activities of accommodations and services. Responsible for ensuring the department’s timely delivery and effectiveness of disability accommodations for eligible students, including ensuring that policies and procedures related to accommodations reflect current best practices. | |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | |
| Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within specialty area. Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Knowledge of policies, programs and service delivery models for college student populations and, specifically, students with disabilities. Knowledge of student support programs and services. | |
| Employee development and performance management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community. Program planning and implementation skills. Proposal and grant writing skills. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. | |
| Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and/or media sources. | |
| Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field. | |
| Experience- Four (4) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined. | |
| Equivalency- None | |
| Certifications/License- | |
| Departmental Requirements- | |
| Special Requirements- | |