(Updated) Disability Services Advisor - Center for Students with Disabilities

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The Disability Services Advisor supports the integration of students with disabilities into the UW-Whitewater community through direct student services meeting accommodation needs and ensuring equal access to the programs services and activities of the institution. This position facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations for university students with learning disabilities mental health chronic medical conditions developmental disabilities (autism) physical and sensory disabilities and ADHD. The Disability Services Advisor works directly with students conducting intakes reviewing documentation and facilitating accommodation. This position may also participate in campus-wide training activities for students faculty and staff on disability issues rights and responsibilities under the law and advocacy regarding reasonable accommodation in a post-secondary environment.

The Disability Services Advisor oversees the Project ASSIST tutoring program its graduate assistant and student staff. This position will also serve as the Disability Services Advisor to students on the University of Wisconsin-Rock County campus and will be expected to work at the Rock campus location once a week as needed.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

Direct Student Service 75%

• Conduct intake appointments leading to a service eligibility determination and recommendations for reasonable accommodations as appropriate.

• Assist students in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.

• Promote student self-reliance and the development of appropriate self-advocacy skills.

• Interpret various psycho-educational and psychological/neuropsychological assessment batteries used in the diagnosis of learning disabilities mental health disorders AD/HD developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury and translate the data to appropriate accommodations plans in a post-secondary setting

• Facilitate communication between faculty staff and students with disabilities on access and accommodation issues and provide on-going consultation and problem-solving assistance to faculty and staff in the provision of appropriate services and accommodations.

• Develop new and effective methods for resolving complex disability-related accommodation and adjustment issues.

• Communicate with parents/guardians of student clients respectfully and appropriately in a way that supports the development of student independence and accountability.

• Maintain confidentiality in verbal and written communications as required under the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Create organize and maintain up-to-date electronic records.

• Stay abreast of legislation/policy and national state and local issues affecting access for individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to work independently prioritize and manage a variety of tasks on the job as well as contribute to team processes at the unit and division levels.

• Work within the Social Justice Model of Disability and support all student identities within the Division of Student Affairs.

• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Program Coordination-15%

• Train and supervise the Project ASSIST Graduate Assistant and associated student staff

• Provide on-going support information and resources to staff on disabilities and related trends.

• Oversee operations and budget of Project ASSIST tutoring program.

Administrative Duties - 10%

• Contribute to program development for current and emerging populations (e.g. services for veterans students with autism unrepresented groups etc).

• Participate in division projects and activities (e.g. search and screen committees and processes revision of eligibility criteria outreach and communication practices with parents etc.).

• Support on-campus committees and enrollment activities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems

• Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations

• Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources

• Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities students instructors and staff to determine reasonable accommodations

• Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness sensitivity advocacy and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities

• Conducts intake assessments maintains current data records and determines eligibility for disability services

Department: Center for Students with Disabilities

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salaryof $56000 commensurate with the candidates education related experience and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education Vocational Rehab Counseling Psychology Social Work or a related field.

• Two or more years of direct experience working with individuals with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference given to applicants who have worked with a college or young adult population.

• Experience with educating teaching and/or coaching individuals with disabilities.

• Working knowledge of federal and state laws regarding disability rights.

• Masters Degree in Education Higher Education Counseling Social Work or Rehab Counseling

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Education Vocational Rehab Counseling Psychology Social Work or a related field.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered.This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Name and contact information for threeprofessionalreferences

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or.

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Julie Lazzeroni

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received byAugust 8th 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

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ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

EEO STATEMENT:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.