Access Advisor, Student Accessibility Services

Kent State

Job Location:

Kent - UK

Monthly Salary: $ 37843 - 43488

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:	Access Advisor Student Accessibility Services
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$37843 - $43488
Basic Function:	Determine and implement accommodations for students with disabilities. Reports to Associate Director Student Accessibility Services or designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: Determine and implement appropriate academic accommodations for disabled students through interviews with students the evaluation of medical psychological and neuro-psychological documentation. Advise students parents faculty and staff on disability accommodations policies and procedures. Stay apprised of current trends and practices in disability resources in higher education. Support department programs and initiatives in accordance with division and university priorities. Serve on various university and external committees as requested and/or required. May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:	Bachelors degree in education social work psychology or a relevant field. Two years of relevant experience working with students. License/Certification: None. Knowledge Of: Access concerns required services and relevant legislation for students with disabilities in post-secondary education Skill In: Written verbal and interpersonal communication with a variety of individuals including faculty staff students parents and external constituents* Student-focused problem solving working as a team and working independently Personal computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite* Ability To: Evaluate interpret and apply complex requirements and policies Work nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	Masters degree in education or related field. Experience working with college students with disabilities.
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:	None.
Working Schedule:	Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.
Additional Information:	Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. Must pass a security check. For official job descriptions visit State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Kent State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.

Required Experience:

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Job Title:Access Advisor Student Accessibility ServicesPhysical Location:Kent Campus - Kent OHSalary:$37843 - $43488Basic Function:Determine and implement accommodations for students with disabilities. Reports to Associate Director Student Accessibility Services or designated supervisor.Additional B...

Job Title:	Access Advisor Student Accessibility Services
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$37843 - $43488
Basic Function:	Determine and implement accommodations for students with disabilities. Reports to Associate Director Student Accessibility Services or designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: Determine and implement appropriate academic accommodations for disabled students through interviews with students the evaluation of medical psychological and neuro-psychological documentation. Advise students parents faculty and staff on disability accommodations policies and procedures. Stay apprised of current trends and practices in disability resources in higher education. Support department programs and initiatives in accordance with division and university priorities. Serve on various university and external committees as requested and/or required. May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:	Bachelors degree in education social work psychology or a relevant field. Two years of relevant experience working with students. License/Certification: None. Knowledge Of: Access concerns required services and relevant legislation for students with disabilities in post-secondary education Skill In: Written verbal and interpersonal communication with a variety of individuals including faculty staff students parents and external constituents* Student-focused problem solving working as a team and working independently Personal computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite* Ability To: Evaluate interpret and apply complex requirements and policies Work nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	Masters degree in education or related field. Experience working with college students with disabilities.
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:	None.
Working Schedule:	Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.
Additional Information:	Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. Must pass a security check. For official job descriptions visit State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Kent State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.