Job detail
Disability Specialist (Part-time) – Institute for Empowerment and Advocacy (IDEA)
Duquesne University
PART_TIME
Posted 4/17/2026
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Salary
$33 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The disability specialist advises leadership on accessibility, inclusion, and authentic representation to ensure programs reflect the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities. They also evaluate facilities and materials for ada compliance while fostering community engagement and providing training on universal design.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with personal or professional experience navigating or advocating within disability communities. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of disability-Related barriers and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
high schoolCommunicationAdvocacyConfidentialityAdaptabilityTrainingCollaborationAccessibilityInclusionRelationship buildingProject managementProblem solvingCommunity engagementPolicy reviewUniversal designDisability awareness