Accommodation Manager

Full-Time, Regular, Exempt, Pay Grade 1.3

Location: Stateside Remote

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an Accommodation Manager. The Accommodation Manager's primary responsibility is to build relationships with students with disabilities who will work with Accessibility Services throughout their time at UMGC. This individual is responsible for conducting intake discussions with students to identify appropriate academic accommodations, evaluating disability documentation to determine program eligibility, working closely with UMGC’s Academic Schools, and ensuring that appropriate accommodations are in place. The Manager works with a growing population of students with a variety of disabilities and will manage a large caseload.

Primary Duties

• Primary POC for the Student Accommodation Process
• Review and interpret student confidential medical and psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations; develop, monitor, adjust and evaluate individual accommodation plans for students.
• Identify inaccessible classroom content, find viable options for students, and delegate remediation efforts.
• Provide continuous support for students once they have registered with Accessibility Services and delegate outreach efforts as appropriate
• In support of the Director, provide consultation to faculty, help raise awareness of Accessibility
• services throughout the University by developing, coordinating, and implementing faculty/staff
• workshops and seminars on assisting students with disabilities.
• Maintain confidential records and correspondence while tracking and compiling usage information; synthesize, analyze, compile, and interpret department statistics, retention, and diagnostic reports.
• Select one area of specialization to focus on and support growth in the department (e.g., mental health and wellness efforts, database improvement, assistive technology, etc.).

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in any field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution

Equivalent

Experience - 1 to 3 years interviewing and questioning clients to gather information, and 1 to 3 years collaborating with university faculty members to ensure that students are afforded approved accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of experience in disabilities services, social work, counseling, or related field

Experience working with an accommodation management system (e.g., Accommodate, SAM, AIM)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of disability laws (Sec. 504, ADA, ADAAA) and appropriate services/accommodations for students with disabilities at the post-secondary level.

Strong and effective communication skills

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected]. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

Hiring Range:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00