Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator
About The Position
The Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator assesses eligibility for services and determines reasonable accommodations for students based on documentation from medical professionals, including medical reports and psycho-educational test results. This role primarily serves students with psychological disorders and learning disabilities. Key responsibilities include conducting initial interviews, providing academic advisement, and acting as an advocate for students with disabilities, while also responding to inquiries from faculty, staff, and students. The specialist develops and presents information to build disability awareness within the campus community and participates in university and divisional committees. Additionally, the position involves developing and implementing skill-building programs to enhance academic retention for students with disabilities, identifying and creating appropriate educational materials, and assisting with regular assessments of services and learning outcomes within the department and university.
Requirements
- Minimum Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling or related field.
- Up to 2 years of relevant experience (including internships and graduate work) in accommodating the needs of students with disabilities including the interpretation of psycho-educational reports and legislation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
- Experience working directly with students with disabilities who are in a post-secondary setting.
- Strong communication, instructional, and counseling skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess eligibility for services and determine reasonable accommodations based on documentation provided by appropriate medical professionals.
- Serve students with a variety of disabilities with a focus in students with psychological disorders and learning disabilities.
- Conduct initial interviews with students with disabilities and provide advisement regarding various academic topics.
- Act as an advocate for students with disabilities while responding to related inquiries from faculty, staff, and students.
- Develops and presents information that builds awareness of disabilities within the campus community.
- Participates in university and divisional committees.
- Develop and implement skill building programs to facilitate academic retention for students with disabilities.
- Identify and develop appropriate materials to meet the educational needs of individual students.
- Assist department and university community with conducting regular assessments of services and learning outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents
- Option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) for all staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty
- Participation in state retirement systems
- Alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
- Optional investment opportunities including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
