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University of Massachusetts Amherst Clerk IV (Assistant University Inclusive Learning Coordinator) in Amherst, Massachusetts
Clerk IV (Assistant University Inclusive Learning Coordinator)
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Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department:Disability Services
Union:USA/MTA
Categories: Administrative & Office Support
About UMass Amherst
About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision of the University Inclusive Learning (UIL) Program Coordinator, this position assists in the coordination of a post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities to attend and be successful in higher education.
This is a grant funded position. Appointment and continuation are dependent on renewal of the grant(s), and access to funding.
Essential Functions
Supports Program Coordinator in providing leadership, direction, and oversight of the MAICEI and DRIVE programs, including long and short-range planning, policy development and allocation of resources.
Provides individualized supports for students and creates opportunities to be involved in college experience with their peers without disabilities.
Maintains and enhances programs that focus on academics, instruction, and social activities to promote independent living.
Gathers data and notes for and during community outreach and leadership meetings.
Assists with the program budget. Works with grants and contracts, maintains statistics and assessment of the program to ensure continued funding. In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, develops and implements internal fiscal procedures.
Assists in research, development, and designs procedures to enhance the day-to-day functions of the UIL programs.
Supports partnerships with external agencies to secure services for student participants.
Liaisons with disability services to ensure students are provided accommodations.
Assists with the development of a strategic action plan detailing how students will be supported while participating in inclusive college courses and campus activities.
Assists in collecting, verifying, interpreting medical/hospital records, mental health assessments, audiogram reports, ophthalmologist assessments, psychiatric assessment, psychotropic medication assessments, speech and language assessment, and other related documentation to develop and ensure reasonable and effective support, service, and assistance (accommodations).
Assists in preparing and maintaining recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Responsible for evaluating MAICEI and DRIVE programs and reports assessment to funders.
Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations pertaining to the rights of persons with disabilities, discrimination, privacy information, interpreting and appropriate and reasonable accommodations in all areas.
Other Functions
Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and university policy.
Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Two (2) years of experience in a related field including but not limited to disability advocacy, provision of accommodations for individuals with disabilities, program coordination or program management.
Knowledge of the needs, characteristics, and resulting social, informational, and educational repercussions of individuals with disabilities.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and administrative skills.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts in pursuit of project goals and grant requirements.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Knowledge and ability to apply the legal guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, and other relevant federal, state, local and institutional legislation.
Knowledge of higher education including accommodations and universal design.
Additional Details
This is a grant funded position. Appointment and continuation are dependent on renewal of the grant(s) and access to funding.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment activity.
Will need to travel to statewide and district meetings on occasion.
Work Schedule
Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Salary Information
USA/MTA Grade 13.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Jul 1 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 1 2024 Eastern Daylight Time