Student Accommodations and Learning Specialist Vancouver

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As the Student Accommodations and Disability Services Specialist you will provide individualized support to students with disabilities by reviewing documentation developing and implementing reasonable accommodations and coordinating the delivery of access this position you will also promote student self-advocacy self-determination and academic success through both accommodations and proactive coaching.

In addition to managing accommodations you will provide coaching to studentsindividually and in groupsfocused on organization time management study strategies and navigating university systems and resources. Coaching may also include helping students build general understanding of course expectations or assignments guiding them in how to interpret instructions plan their work and develop effective approaches to learning. This support complements but does not replace tutoring or direct instructional support.

You will also serve as a key point of contact for students faculty and campus partnersincluding counseling advisingTRIOprograms andWashington State University Global Campusto foster a coordinated and inclusive support this role you will also participate in departmental and university committees contribute to program development and assessment and design and deliver student workshops on topics such as academic skills disability awareness and self-advocacy.

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This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4050.92 - $4495.53 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelors degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Masters degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis.

• Experience providing academic advising and academic adjustments/ accommodations to students with disabilities OR equivalent education/experience.

• Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills.

• Strong computer skills to include working with databases spreadsheets and word processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field (Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling Social Work Rehabilitation Counseling).

• One-two years direct experience serving students with disabilities in higher education.

• Knowledge and understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act theADAand other pertinent federal and state laws that provide for an accessible higher education experience for disabled students.

• Knowledge of universal design and assistive technologies for people with disabilities.

• Knowledge of student development and student affairs theory.

• Sensitivity and competency in working with a diverse population.

• Ability to effectively work as a member of a team and to work collaboratively with others.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Department Name: Access Center
Location: WSU Vancouver

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

Professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.

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