Hiring Department
A unit within the Division of Student Affairs, the DisabilityCenter serves as a leader in advocating for equal access andinclusion of Mizzou’s students with disabilities. Throughcollaboration, the Disability Center facilitates the provision ofaccommodations to students, offers educational programming, andprovides consultation to the university community.
Additional information may be found by visiting: DisabilityCenter
Job Description
Summary
The Access Advisor works in the Disability Center and has primaryresponsibility for ensuring access and facilitating accommodationsfor students with disabilities. The Access Advisor will evaluateand determine students’ eligibility for accommodations relying onan interactive process as well as third party documentation, asneeded; manage an active caseload of students with disabilities;provide expertise and technical assistance to students, faculty,and other University personnel on disability/accommodation/accessissues and concerns; and arrange and coordinate individualizedaccommodations. The Access Advisor will serve as a contact forcampus faculty and staff, to provide general information regardingthe institution’s rights and responsibilities under the ADA/Section504 and to discuss student needs, both general and specific. TheAccess Advisor may perform a variety of other duties as assigned insupport of the mission of the office.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Through an interactive process with students with disabilities,determine eligibility for and identify appropriate accommodations;develop individual accommodation plans. Review and interpretmedical, neuropsychological, psychological diagnostic reports andother third-party documentation as necessary.
- Provide ongoing case management, follow-up and support ofaccommodations both in and out of the academic environment.
- Maintain confidential student files, records andcorrespondence.
- Consult with faculty and staff to promote and facilitate bestpractices in implementing students’ disability relatedaccommodations and academic adjustments, both in general and inresponse to specific situations.
- Assist the Director and Assistant Director in planning andconducting programs to educate the University community ondisability related issues and the services provided by theoffice
- Collaborate with other University resources to create andimplement outreach, educational/awareness programs, and networkingactivities on campus and in the wider community.
- Assist in compilation of annual reports.
- Represent the office at relevant University and non-universitysponsored events, and various new student orientationprograms.
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices, legal mandatesand ongoing research and developments in the area of disabilityaccess and inclusion in higher education.
- Maintain a high level of cultural fluency and demonstrateknowledge of and commitment to working through issues related todiversity, equity, inclusion, and multiple, intersecting identitiesheld by students.
- May be responsible for training and supervising studentemployees
Shift
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This position may require evening and weekend hours supportingactivities and programs within the department. Occasionallydivision and campus projects may require additional hours outsideof your normal schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparableknowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
At least two (2) years’ experience working with individuals withdisabilities, particularly with students in higher educationsettings; working knowledge of ADAAA, 504, FERPA, and otherrelevant laws, as well as of best practices with respect todisability services in higher education. Demonstrated flexibilityand proven interpersonal experience working in a professionalenvironment, with experience interacting with faculty, medicalprofessionals, and with diverse student populations; excellentwritten and verbal communication skills; experience with casemanagement; working knowledge of assistive technology and universaldesign principles; and, demonstrated strong computer and analyticalskills.
Also: a proven ability to effectively deal with complex and varyingtasks; excellent interpersonal skills and tact; strong problemsolving skills and ability to exercise sound judgment within areasof responsibility; demonstrated strong organizational skills;ability to work under pressure and with constant interruptions;must be able to maintain strict confidentiality; ability toprioritize workload based on demands of students and the academicschedule; ability to work effectively in a student centeredenvironment; demonstrated ability to work both independently and aspart of an interdisciplinary team.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Range: $21.28 - $27.00 paid hourly on a bi-weekly basis
University Title: Student Services Coordinator II
University Pay Grade: GGS 009
Current Employees can view their existing title by accessing theTalent Profile in myHR ( https://myHR.umsystem.edu )
Application Materials
Completed application, cover letter, resume and references.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensureeach person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diversebackgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectualpluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek inlearning, research and engagement. This commitment makes ouruniversity a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences andexpertise that support these values and enrich our missions ofteaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees andapplicants for employment on the basis of their demonstratedability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basisof their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex,pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other statusprotected by applicable state or federal law. This policy appliesto all employment decisions including, but not limited to,recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits,disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call theDirector of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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