University of Illinois System Offices-posted 8 months ago
$55,000 - $65,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Urbana, IL
Educational Services

The Disability Specialist will be responsible for working with professional students in their chosen academic program and College to determine academic accommodations, with careful consideration of the program's technical standards, curriculum, and clinical experiences. This position will work with professional students, across all documented disabilities, to determine eligibility for academic adjustments and services, to ensure equal access to curricular and co-curricular opportunities in compliance with the ADAAA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Disability Specialist will hold hours within each of the Colleges the position is a liaison with, to facilitate easy access of the disabled students to DRES. The role is a 12-month, in-person position.

  • Advises disabled students in professional programs at the University and instructors in the planning, determination, and implementation of academic adjustments, modifications, and auxiliary aids and services.
  • Collaborates with faculty, administration, and other professionals across campus to discuss any program standards, curriculum requirements and the implication for full implementation of approved academic accommodations for disabled students.
  • Advises other campus administrative and service units on the physical, programmatic, informational, and attitudinal access issues relating to the needs of disabled students.
  • Collaborates with other DRES staff in the ongoing refinement of internal service policies, programs, and practices.
  • Counsels/advises students in areas such as accommodation requests for licensure exams and employment applications.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of disability education training at the University.
  • Serves as DRES liaison to the College of AHS and other campus departments/units as needed.
  • Remains current in the knowledge and understanding of the ADAAA, ADA, and 504, as well as OCR and DOE decisions relative to post-secondary services to students with disabilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Master's degree in rehabilitation, education, higher education, disability studies, or closely related field.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the delivery of ADAAA/504 mandated post-secondary academic adjustments and services for disabled students.
  • Minimum 1-3 years' experience determining disability accommodations within higher education setting. Applicant must demonstrate ability to work well with stakeholders, within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.
  • PhD
  • Experience working with graduate and professional students in the delivery of academic adjustments and services.
  • Competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits portfolio.
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