Specialist Advisor-On-Call
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working/Functional Title
Access Specialist (Temporary)
Position Summary
The Temporary Access Specialist providestime limitedsupport to theResource Center for Persons with Disabilitiesby coordinating academic accommodations for students. This roleassistswith intake documentation review accommodation implementation and collaboration with faculty supervisors and campus partners to ensuretimely legally compliant andequitableaccess under the ADA and Section 504.
This position helps address increased service volume and maintain high quality efficient accommodation processes during a peak operational period.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
1. Direct Services to Individuals with Disabilities
Conductintake ofappointments assess eligibility anddeterminereasonable accommodations.
Review disability documentation interpret functional limitations and implementaccommodationsand auxiliary aids.
Facilitate full participation in academic and programmatic environments through advising coordination andproblem-solving.
Coach studentsincompensatory strategies and assistive technologies.
Maintainaccuratecase notes andtimelyfollow-up.
Provide consultation to faculty staff and supervisorsregardingADA/Section 504 obligations and specific accommodation needs.
Make referrals to university and community resources.
Maintain updated knowledge of disability laws best practices and accessibility technology.
Assistwith data collection reporting and unit projects that supportequitable efficient accommodation services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Special Education Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology or related field.
Minimum Requirements
MinimumRequirements
Masters degree in special education rehabilitation counseling psychology orrelatedfield.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities in educational or employment settings.
Knowledge of state and federal disability law including ADA and Section 504.
Ability to interpret psychoeducational evaluations medical documentation and functional reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including case documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within ahigh-volumeenvironment.
Working knowledge of assistive technology.
Desired Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providingaccommodationsin a higher education setting.
Demonstrated skill in disability documentation review and accommodation planning.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Flexible
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
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Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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