Accessibility Specialist
- 503611
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Jun 17 2026 - 23:55 MDT
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 Details
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.
Qualifications
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:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
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.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
