Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator
Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator
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Job Description
Assess eligibility for services and determine reasonable accommodations based on documentation provided by appropriate medical professionals. Documentation may include medical reports and psycho-educational test results for students in with disabilities. The Disability Specialist and Service Coordinator serve students with a variety of disabilities with a focus in students with Psychological Disorders.
Conducts initial interviews with students with disabilities and provides advisement regarding various academic topics. Analyze psycho-educational test reports and/or medical documentation for the purpose of determining reasonable accommodations for each individual student. Act as an advocate for students with disabilities while responding to related inquiries from faculty staff and students. Develops and presents information that builds awareness of disabilities within the campus community as well as participates in university and divisional committees. Develops and implements skill building programs to facilitate academic retention for students with disabilities. Identify and develop appropriate materials to meet the educational needs of individual students. Assist department and university community with conducting regular assessments of services and learning outcomes.
Additional Position Information:
Required Qualifications: Minimum Masters Degree in Education Counseling or related field required. Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) preferred. Requires up to 2 years and prefer 1 year of relevant experience (including internships and graduate work) in accommodating the needs of students with disabilities with a focus in providing services for students with Psychological Disorders including experience with interpretation of psycho-educational reports. Demonstrated knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws required. Experience working directly with students with disabilities who are in a post secondary setting is required. Strong communication instructional and counseling skills required. Knowledge pertaining to learning strategies and educational materials.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume and three references.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on August 8 2025.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Sena JodoinEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
