Access Specialist – 2 Positions
Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)
College of Applied Health Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The College of Applied Health Sciences is accepting applications for two Access Specialist positions in Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES). This position will determine eligibility for academic adjustments and services for University of Illinois disabled students, across disability areas, with a focus on mental health and chronic medical disabilities. Also responsible for current with federal and state mandates, as well as best practices, as relates to disabled college students; consults and serves as a resource for faculty and administrators regarding academic accommodations and equitable access issues impacting disabled students.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Advises disabled students in academic programs, and instructors in the planning, determination, and implementation of academic adjustments, modifications, and auxiliary aids and services as
required by Section504 of the Rehab Act, the ADA, and the ADAAA.
Counsels/advises disabled students in areas such as crisis management, academic coaching, vocational counseling, and transition planning related to their disability.
Collaborates with faculty, other professionals, and disabled students across academic departments to make sure approved academic accommodations are reasonable and can be implemented.
Advises other campus administrative and service units on the physical, programmatic,
informational, and attitudinal access issues relating to the needs of disabled students.
Collaborates with other DRES staff in the ongoing review and revision of internal service policies,
procedures, and practices.
Participates in the development and implementation of disability education training on the campus.
Assists in maintaining current information on the DRES website and social media pages.
Serves as DRES liaison to other campus departments/units as needed.
Schedules, coordinates, and conducts tours of DRES to prospective students, visitors, alumni,
interview candidates, courses, faculty/staff, and university officials.
Conducts service responsibilities for the College of AHS (i.e., search committee work,
subcommittee membership) as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: Master’s degree in rehabilitation, education, disability studies, social work, or closely related field.
Knowledge of and experience in the delivery of ADAAA/504 mandated post-secondary academic adjustments and services for disabled students.
Preferred: Experience working with graduate and professional students in the delivery of academic adjustments and services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The position requires a productive team player with the ability to deliver high level interactive services, develop and maintain collaborative relationships within DRES and across stakeholders, prioritize effectively, as well as proactively solve problems.
The successful applicant must work well under pressure, have ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a great deal of accuracy, possess strong written and verbal communication skills along with exceptional organizational skills.
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.
Salary and Appointment Information
This position is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 with the final salary offer determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
Application Procedures and Deadline Information
Applications must be received by September 10, 2024. Apply for this position using the “Apply Now” button in the job posting at http://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications not submitted through http://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
For further information about this specific position, please contact AHS HR at ahs-hr@illinois.edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon accepting a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.