Department Contact: Freda Trujillo 646-6840, ftrujill@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Accessibility Specialist coordinates disability accommodations and proctored testing services for students with disabilities, including scheduling exams through the AIM database, coordinating testing spaces, and communicating with students and faculty regarding accommodation implementation. This position assists students and faculty with AIM system usage, online testing processes, and accommodation-related support while ensuring compliance with ADA, Section 504, and university policies.
The role also supports departmental operations through budget tracking, billing and purchase order processing, inventory management, report generation, and administrative support for department leadership. Additional responsibilities include supervising and training student employees, monitoring timesheets, scheduling meetings and appointments, and maintaining accurate records and data. Strong technical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills are essential for success in this student-centered role.
Position Title: Accessibility Specialist
College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management
Department: 520710-DISABILITY ACCESS SERVICES
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 47500
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Accessibility Specialist position is responsible for overseeing accommodations and proctored testing for students with disabilities, utilizing the AIM database to schedule exams, coordinate testing rooms, and communicate with students and faculty. This role also supports office operations by assisting with budget planning, tracking departmental expenses, managing supply and technology inventories, and processing purchase orders and billing. The individual must possess strong technical skills to effectively navigate the DAS database, extract data, and generate reports for presentations. Additional duties include supervising and training student employees, managing their timesheets, and providing administrative support such as scheduling meetings and appointments for department leadership. The role also involves facilitating the accommodation application process, guiding students through AIM system usage, and assisting faculty with online exam processes and AIM-related inquiries.
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Higher Education, Special Education, or a related field
If the candidate is an ASL interpreter, they must be certified and licensed by the Signed Language Interpreting Practice Board (SLIPB) under the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD). At the time of hire, they must:
Be licensed at the Community level, or
Possess a Provisional License issued by SLIPB
Experience taking a culturally responsive and inclusive approach to accommodation review and development with students
Experience working with and supporting students with mental health diagnoses and impairments
Experience reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine appropriate accommodations in a higher education or employment setting
One (1) year of professional experience in higher education with experience in student affairs and/or student development
Special Certification/Licensure:
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
