Working Title Disability Specialist

Department Svcs for Students with Disabilities-0966

Description Of Work

The Disability Specialist will provide direct assistance to students with disabilities in setting up accommodations, assisting in the coordination of accommodations with Faculty/Staff and follow up with students about their accommodations they are using. This position will participate in campus activities that would involve students with disabilities.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in disability studies, rehabilitation, counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or related fields is required and/or equivalent experience will be considered.
 

• Two years experience working with persons with disabilities is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and a record of inclusion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative constituencies required.
• Demonstrated awareness, knowledge, and skills in working with a diverse population required.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to providing disability accommodations in a university or college setting and in compliance with ADA and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is required.
• Knowledge of assistive and accessible information technologies including digital and web content is required.
• Ability to evaluate learning difficulties using various diagnostic assessment tools, interpret disability documentation, recommend, and implement reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally and appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively to largely diverse groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and organization skills.
  
   

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in disability studies, rehabilitation, counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or related fields.
 

• Experience working within higher education serving undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and engaging students with multiple intersecting social identities including, but not limited to, disability, race, gender, and sexuality, international, and neurodiversity.
  
   

Posted Salary $55,000/yr.

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