Job Title: Access Consultant

About the role

The Access Consultant will report to the Deputy Director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and engage students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodations, provide support for a caseload of students, refer students to appropriate campus resources, and provide education, training, and support to campus and community partners. The role collaborates with a team of over 20 people within the office.

About Purdue and the Disability Resource Center

Purdue’s DRC operates in a highly collaborative environment focused on ensuring access to all university functions and facilities. The office is housed in recently renovated spaces to support staff growth, and Purdue leadership provides resources to respond to increasing demand. The DRC continues to evolve while emphasizing access as a shared responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students seeking disability-related accommodations
• Develop reasonable and appropriate accommodations for academic, housing, dining, and parking needs
• Utilize knowledge of disability law (Section 504, 508, and ADAA)
• Maintain accurate student records and notes to ensure consistency and appropriate data collection
• Oversee a caseload of over 500 students
• Collaborate with campus and community partners, including faculty, staff, parents, and others

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, student affairs, disability studies, counseling, or an equivalent field
• Two (2) years of experience in higher education or professional disability-related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge, training, or experience in State and Federal disability laws that apply to higher education
• Excellent interpersonal skills: collaboration, conflict resolution, time management, reliability, adaptability, strong work ethic
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Developed communication skills
• High-level comfort with Microsoft Suite products and willingness to learn and engage with other computer applications

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, student affairs, disability studies, counseling, or an equivalent field
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting
• Experience conducting the interactive process to determine access issues and appropriate adjustments in a higher education setting

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. A background check will be required for employment.