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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Access Coordinator

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Fayetteville, Arkansas, us, 72702

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Job Details

Closing Date: 01/17/2026

Type of Position: Disability Resources

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: (not specified)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department Center for Educational Access - Access Coordination

Department's Website https://cea.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties The Access Coordinator is primarily responsible for facilitating access to the academic programs, services, activities, and facilities of the institution for students with disabilities. The specific responsibilities include conducting student access plan meetings, reviewing disability documentation, and assessing the interaction of the student’s disability with the environment to coordinate reasonable accommodations. The coordinator communicates with instructional staff and other university officials regarding accommodation provision; documenting and maintaining appropriate electronic records of verbal and written communications.

Reporting to the Senior Access Coordinator, the Access Coordinator will oversee the expedited registration, University Housing and Dining, Global Campus, Professional and Workforce Development accommodation request processes. Additionally, they monitor compliance, provide leadership and direction in all areas of the Center by providing university-wide consultation, education, and training on the social construction of disability and the intersections of disability with the social and physical environments.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a directly related field of study (such as Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Adult Education, Higher Education or Public Administration) from an accredited institution of higher education

At least two years working with persons with disabilities at the post‑secondary educational level

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising professional or graduate student staff

Familiarity with access/assistive technology

Licensure/certification in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Working knowledge of state and federal legislation related to persons with disabilities

Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills that enable effective working relationships with people across the UA community

Problem‑solving ability

Ability to balance multiple competing priorities

Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Exceptional ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Additional Information Salary Information $61,735 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information Connie Steele, Associate Director for Student Access, 479-575-3104, cfsteele@uark.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity N/A

Benefits Eligible Yes

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