Access Consultant

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations for university students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to the institution's programs, services, and activities. We view disability as an essential aspect of the diversity of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive educational experience for students. We also recognize that disability is one of many intersecting identities that students bring to our conversations and work. The Access Consultant employs an individualized and interactive process, communicating with University students, instructors, department administrators, and other student services staff to ensure accommodations are reasonable, appropriate, and comply with federal and state law and University policy. This position conducts campus-wide training activities for students, faculty, and staff on disability, rights and responsibilities under the law, and best practices regarding reasonable accommodations and inclusive design in a post-secondary environment.

Requirements

• Direct contact and experience working with individuals with an array of disabilities.
• Basic understanding of federal and state laws regarding disability rights.
• Knowledge of disability rights and disability culture

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with disabled students in an educational setting

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations
• Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations
• Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services
• Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources
• Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems
• Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level