Disability Specialist
Disability Specialist
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Job Description
This position is scheduled to work 10 months per year with the summer months off.
Summary of Position
The Disability Specialist works for the Center for Learning & Accessible Student Services (CLASS). CLASS leads the Augsburg community in advancing disability access and equity.
Primary Responsibilities
- Determine reasonable accommodations based on Section 504 ADA and best practices for current and prospective students with disabilities to provide equal access to the educational experience programs and facilities.
- Coach instruct and support individual students with disabilities to facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills effective time management and learning strategies.
- Recruit interview and orient incoming students to educate them regarding CLASS services policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with students Gage Center colleagues faculty staff and parents to analyze problem-solve and establish a course of action and refer to community resources as necessary.
- When appropriate advise students on the interaction between their disabilities and course selection and registration to meet the Universitys General Ed Graduation Skills and major department requirements
- Consult with Augsburg staff faculty and administrators to determine essential course components and ensure institutional access and inclusion for students with disabilities.
Additional Responsibilities
- Cultivate professional development to obtain information and remain current in the Disability Resources field.
- Participate in training and outreach activities to increase disability awareness at Augsburg and in the community at large.
- Keep timely and accurate case notes in the database used by CLASS.
- All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Typical work environment is an office environment.
- Regular computer and phone use.
- This position is scheduled to work 10 months/year.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with people with disabilities.
- Knowledge of laws pertaining to people with disabilities including ADA and Section 504.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree.
- Previous post-secondary experience.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Basic word processing skills; basic computer knowledge.
- Previous post-secondary experience preferred.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
- Ability to be attentive to details accurate and precise.
- Ability to lead/teach work in a team environment and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience and understanding.
- Ability to show initiative multi-task and organize workflow manage one or more multiple projects and handle frequent interruptions.
Additional Information :
Compensation & Benefits at Augsburg
- The compensation range is $44800 - $49800 per year DOQ.
Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including:
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
- Up to 100% tuition remission for employees spouses and dependents and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
- Generous paid time-off including 14 paid holidays 12 sick days 2 community service days and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
- Employer-paid STD LTD and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
