Access Advisor, Student Accessibility Services
Kent State
Location
Kent, Ohio
Salary
$37,843 - $43,488 / YEAR
Quick overview
Determine and implement academic accommodations for students with disabilities by evaluating medical and psychological documentation. Advise students, faculty, and staff on disability policies and procedures while supporting department initiatives.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, or a relevant field with two years of experience working with students. A master's degree and specific experience with college students with disabilities are preferred.
Job description
Job Title
Access Advisor, Student Accessibility Services
Physical Location
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary
$37,843 - $43,488
Basic Function
Determine and implement accommodations for students with disabilities. Reports to Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services or designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable
Examples of Duties
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following
Determine and implement appropriate academic accommodations for disabled students through interviews with students, the evaluation of medical, psychological, and neuro-psychological documentation.
Advise students, parents, faculty, and staff on disability accommodations, policies, and procedures. Stay apprised of current trends and practices in disability resources in higher education.
Support department programs and initiatives, in accordance with division and university priorities. Serve on various university and external committees as requested and/or required.
May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, or a relevant field. Two years of relevant experience working with students.
License/Certification
None.
Knowledge Of
Access concerns, required services, and relevant legislation for students with disabilities in post-secondary education
Skill In
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with a variety of individuals, including faculty, staff, students, parents, and external constituents
- Student-focused problem solving, working as a team, and working independently Personal computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite*
Ability To
Evaluate, interpret, and apply complex requirements and policies Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications: – if applicable:
Master's degree in education or related field. Experience working with college students with disabilities.
Assessments: Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
None.
Working Schedule
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.
Additional Information
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
Must pass a security check.
For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr [http://www.kent.edu/hr].
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.”
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Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
