Academic Resource Specialist

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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The focus of the Academic Resource Specialist (ARS) position in the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center is to coordinate and help facilitate accommodation between students and faculty members. The academic resources specialist will help to orient students to the ADRC space and other university resources. The ARSs will host group coaching sessions and provide one-to-one meetings to address access issues or concerns. The ARS will help to troubleshoot problem-solve and maintain contact with students with disabilities needing additional support services.

Essential Duties:

Performs office duties and coordination in support of student programs or services.
Maintains files indicating student progress letters of recommendations transcripts etc. as required.
Assists students and residents by providing information pertaining to lectures exams national board exams financial aid textbook procurement etc.
Interfaces with Student Services in matters concerning grades transcripts and student status.
Participates in planning and implementation of orientation for new students or medical residents.
Coordinates schedules or rotations for students and/or medical residents within or outside the college or department.
Interfaces with /physicians and hospitals while representing the University in order to explain the program gather information needed to facilitate scheduling etc.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution AND:

1 year of related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Skills:

Knowledge of operating within a university culture and setting.
Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
Strong process improvement skills/experience.
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative and respectful manner.
Ability to multi-task and deal with complexity frequently.
Ability to complete projects on time.
Work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use Microsoft Windows and Mac including Word and Outlook. As well as perform general office skills.

Working Conditions:

Primarily office-based with regular use of computers
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for events outreach or urgent student needs
Work involves access to sensitive student information and requires strict adherence to FERPA HIPAA and institutional confidentiality policies
Occasional travel may be required for conferences training or professional development activities related to disability law accessibility or higher education

Departmental Preferences:

Bachelors degree and 24 months of program development training and diversity programming experience
Masters degree
Experience in engagement with advocacy-based and grassroots organizations that serve Higher Education and communities with disabilities or an associated field

Supervision: Will supervise Graduate assistants.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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Required Experience:

Required AttachmentsDocuments required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your docu...