Disability Services Advisor

About the role

This position requires a team-oriented individual who exercises discretion, independent judgment in decision-making, and is responsible for taking initiative in achieving the goals of the Center for Accessibility & Disability Resources, with a focus on the supplemental services of the Project Success program.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain Project Success mentors and CADR student employees
• Orient student employees and mentors, providing training for CADR procedures, office operations, and information confidentiality
• Develop and maintain a Project Success student mentor training system and orientation materials
• Schedule and evaluate staffing needs for student employees and mentors
• Collaborate with the CADR Director and Disability Services Advisors to create and/or update campus support and training resources
• Host workshops, student panels, and attend campus engagement opportunities
• Facilitate prospective student and family meetings and attend on-campus recruitment events to share Project Success information, along with CADR resources

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal regulations related to disability services in higher education, including ADA, Section 504, and FERPA
• Experience coordinating student support services, accommodations, or case management
• Experience recruiting, training, and/or supervising student employees, mentors, or peer educators
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and uphold student confidentiality and privacy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners
• Ability to assess student needs and connect individuals to appropriate resources and services

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with students in an educational, advising, or support services setting
• Experience interpreting and applying ADA, Section 504, and related compliance requirements within a college or university setting
• Experience supervising and developing student staff, including training program design and performance evaluation
• Experience utilizing disability services or case management systems (e.g. AIM, Accommodate, or similar) and maintaining detailed case documentation
• Experience assessing program effectiveness, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support continuous improvement
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices, universal design principles, and strategies for supporting individuals with disabilities
• Experience collaborating with campus and local partners to support student transition, recruitment, and success initiatives

Skills

• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess student needs and connect individuals to appropriate resources and services
• Experience with disability services and case management systems
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
• Experience with recruitment, training, and supervision of student employees, mentors, or peer educators
• Experience with assessing program effectiveness and collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and universal design principles
• Experience collaborating with campus and local partners to support student transition, recruitment, and success initiatives

Benefits

Starting at $46,200 commensurate with experience

Pay

$46,200 commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A