The primary purpose of this position is to support students with disabilities in their educational, occupational, and personal growth. Review and interpret documentation resulting from accommodation requests. Accessibility coordination - liaison for students, faculty, and external providers. This position supports 15-20 students with disabilities as an intensive case manager to ultimately increase student retention and persistence. Typical hiring range for this position is $39,000 to $51,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine at Machias (UMM), the regional campus of the University of Maine, awards baccalaureate and associate degrees, and certificates. Established in 1909, it is the easternmost university campus in the United States, located on the Gulf of Maine and surrounded by rivers, forests, fishing villages, and blueberry barrens. This unspoiled portion of the Atlantic coast is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and quality of life.

UMM serves approximately 750 students with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. The academic experience emphasizes learning both in the classroom and in experiential settings, with a focus on community-engaged educational opportunities. The area’s bountiful natural resources, and rich environmental, recreational, cultural, and education traditions inform the campus. For more information about the University visit machias.edu.

The University of Maine at Machias offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. For more information about Machias, Maine, please click here.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, social work, or related area.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with people who need accommodations.
• Experience assisting students in an educational setting.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience assisting students in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting.
• Master’s degree in counseling, education, social work, or related area

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: November 28, 2022
Interviews to begin no earlier than: November 30, 2022
Tentative start date: January 3, 2023

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Dr. Meghan Duff at meghan.duff@maine.edu or 207-255-1227.

Appropriate background checks are required.

The University of Maine Machias is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).