Disability Services Advisor

Current Employees

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Position Title

Disability Services Advisor Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Disability Services Advisor Job Duties: Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, the Access Coordinator assists in promoting and creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. The Access Coordinator meets with current and prospective students and advises as appropriate. Additionally, this position assists with the coordination of testing solutions, accessible textbooks, document conversion, note-taking solutions, and sign language interpreters. Key Job Responsibilities: · Work with students with disabilities to identify barriers in the learning and living environments and to determine access solutions. · Coordinate means of access as support through disability documentation and letter of accommodation. · Coordinate with students, faculty, staff, and campus community members to create equitable and inclusive learning environments in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote inclusion and universal design, maintaining cooperative working relationships on campus and in the community. · Promote and facilitate inclusion and universal design through education, advocacy, and developing creative solutions for equitable access when students experience barriers in university programs and services. · Maintain student records, document communications through case notes, and the recommended course of action while maintaining confidentiality. · Refer students to campus and community resources. · Maintain the Disability Services website. Update as necessary and check for accessibility compliance. · Point of contact for troubleshooting case management/office management software programs (AIM). · Work with campus entitles, publishers and external vendors to acquire and/or create accessible textbooks. · Collaborate with faculty and staff to create accessible course documents. · Help to ensure the overall success of the office of disability services by completing projects and performing all duties as assigned by the Director of Disability Services.

Department

The University of Wisconsin-Stout recognizes disability as a dynamic aspect of our university community. Disability Services (DS) is committed to creating equal access and opportunity to all campus programs and services for persons with disabilities. Means of equal access are provided to students with documented disabilities to provide the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and capabilities. DS meets with students to identify barriers experienced in the learning and living environments and establishes individualized access plans to create inclusive environments. DS partners with academic departments, housing, student programs, and all other areas of the university to create an accessible university environment.

Compensation

• Minimum starting salary of $48,900, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required. The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our
• Human
• Resources office,
• Phone: 715.232.2149.
• Required
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree by employment start date At least three years of professional work experience supporting people with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Disability Services, School Psychology, Counseling, Special Education, or related academic degree Experience working in higher education Knowledge of disability law as it pertains to students with disabilities in higher education Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology Experience coordinating academic accommodations for people with disabilities Demonstrated experience in establishing an inclusive environment for college students with disabilities How to Apply: Complete applications received by end of day, March 31, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after March 31, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate. Required application materials: Cover letter (
• See below) Curriculum vitae or resume Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. Official transcripts required at time of hire. Contact Information: For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Alfred Beseler Email: beselera@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Karrin Ruch Email: ruchk@uwstout.edu Guidelines to ensure consideration: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials. Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/ To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu) Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.