Disability Specialist, College of Professional Studies & UNH Law
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Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary Of Position
Disability Specialists are integral members of the Student Accessibility Services ( SAS ) Team. Working directly with SAS this position assists in providing support to students and instructors in the College of Professional Studies ( CPS ) UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law ( UNH Law) and as needed UNH Durham. Disability specialists develop plan implement monitor and evaluate services for students with disabilities. This includes helping students throughout the interactive accommodations process assisting faculty and other UNH personnel in implementing accommodations providing on-going supports for students with complicated accommodation needs assisting students with technology related needs and managing specific services such as CART and interpreters. The CPS /Law disability specialist will provide services on the Manchester campus and UNH Law campus in Concord (at least two in-person days per week on each campus). As needed support will also be provided to UNH Durham and the SAS team.
Other Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in counseling psychology rehabilitation counseling special education or related discipline and two years of experience working with students with disabilities or Bachelors degree and four years of relevant experience within higher education.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the post-secondary environment working with students with disabilities. Experience working with non-traditional students. Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students. Experience supporting students that are accessing their education both in-person and online. Experience supporting students through the interactive accommodation process. Knowledge of a range of different disabilities and the impact of disability within the higher education context. Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act the Fair Housing Act and other applicable laws. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Knowledge and skills related to working within the Microsoft Office tools.
Disability Specialists are integral members of the Student Accessibility Services ( SAS ) Team. Working directly with SAS this position assists in providing support to students and instructors in the College of Professional Studies ( CPS ) UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law ( UNH Law) and as needed UNH Durham. Disability specialists develop plan implement monitor and evaluate services for students with disabilities. This includes helping students throughout the interactive accommodations process assisting faculty and other UNH personnel in implementing accommodations providing on-going supports for students with complicated accommodation needs assisting students with technology related needs and managing specific services such as CART and interpreters. The CPS /Law disability specialist will provide services on the Manchester campus and UNH Law campus in Concord (at least two in-person days per week on each campus). As needed support will also be provided to UNH Durham and the SAS team.
Other Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in counseling psychology rehabilitation counseling special education or related discipline and two years of experience working with students with disabilities or Bachelors degree and four years of relevant experience within higher education.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the post-secondary environment working with students with disabilities. Experience working with non-traditional students. Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students. Experience supporting students that are accessing their education both in-person and online. Experience supporting students through the interactive accommodation process. Knowledge of a range of different disabilities and the impact of disability within the higher education context. Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act the Fair Housing Act and other applicable laws. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Knowledge and skills related to working within the Microsoft Office tools.
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The School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering is the University of New Hampshire’s first interdisciplinary school, designed to address today’s highly complex ocean and coastal challenges through integrated graduate education, research and engage
