Disability Specialist, UNLV Student Wellness - Disability Resource Center [R0154219]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Disability Specialist provides professional case management services to UNLV students with disabilities, temporary injuries, and pregnancy. The role facilitates in-person student contact, access, and accommodations, and provides consultation and support to faculty and staff on strategies for meeting students’ needs. The position also serves students reporting disabilities and prospective UNLV students who may rely on Disability Resource Center services when deciding whether to attend the university. The Disability Resource Center supports students with disabilities through advocacy, accommodations, and supportive services to ensure access to campus courses, services, and activities. The successful candidate will help advance UNLV’s mission by cultivating mutual respect and belonging, modeling campus values, and inspiring excellence across the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA, obtained before the employment start date.
At least 1 year of experience working with students or in case management.
Working knowledge of ADA/504 and how those laws translate to academic accommodations.
Knowledge of customer/student service principles and processes, including needs assessment, quality standards, and working with multiple stakeholders in a large organization.
Strong working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2009, FERPA, and other federal and state laws relating to higher education and disability.
Experience working with diverse student populations and professionals to ensure satisfaction with services.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, managing files and records, and office procedures and terminology.
Proficiency in Google Suite and ability to learn student information systems and other university administrative systems.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and speech, and to lead meetings and interactions with colleagues, supervisors, students, family members, faculty, and other stakeholders.
Ability to communicate clearly and interact effectively with individuals across a broad range of programs and disciplines.
Strong communication, empathy, critical-thinking, organizational, active-listening, cultural-competence, problem-solving, time-management, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
2–5 years of experience working with students or in case management.
Unique skills in areas such as de-escalation or crisis intervention, research, developing and conducting trainings, building internal and external partnerships, or working with data and statistics.
Experience educating or training faculty and staff about ADA/504 and the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to disability-related challenges.

Responsibilities

Provide professional case management services to students with disabilities, temporary injuries, or pregnancy.
Facilitate in-person student contact, access, and accommodations.
Consult with and support faculty and staff on strategies for meeting students’ needs.
Conduct student interviews to understand disability-related academic impacts, accommodation history, and academic strengths, and use that information to establish reasonable and effective accommodations.
Support students reporting disabilities and prospective students who may use Disability Resource Center services when considering UNLV.