Access Adviser

Disability Access Services is seeking an Access Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, professional faculty position. Disability Access Services (DAS) actively works towards equitable and accessible experiences for students with disabilities at Oregon State University (OSU). DAS serves the mission of OSU by providing access to educational opportunities to a population that has historically been disadvantaged in higher education: students with disabilities.

DAS supports disabled students by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations as required by Federal and State laws. Under the supervision of the DAS Assistant Director and as a member of the Access Advisers team, the Access Adviser meets with prospective students and works with eligible students throughout their time  Access Adviser utilizes a coaching model to assist students with persistence, retention and achievement goals for DAS and the institution.

The Access Adviser is an integral member of the Documentation Review Team and the Housing Documentation Review Team, assisting with ensuring the process is consistent and timely. The DAS Assistant Director will support the Access Adviser and also review any determinations that prompt further consideration. Team members are in frequent contact with faculty/staff to ensure accommodations are reasonable and implemented appropriately for eligible DAS students.

• Director Student Support, 80% :
  Serves as a remote access adviser supporting all DAS students, including Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, and Ecampus students, conducting intake interviews and providing ongoing support to students.
• DAS Program Support 20%:
  Works collaboratively with on and off campus entities to provide training and support to enhance access to DAS resources and support students.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology or other field relevant to the work with two years of full-time equivalency professional level experience with an emphasis in working with individuals with disabilities Understanding of section 504 and ADA (American with Disabilities Act) as applied to post-secondary educational institutions Experience reading diagnostic assessments and documentation of cognitive, psychiatric and medical disorders, and understanding the functional impact within an educational setting Excellent computer, communication and customer service skills Familiarity with the AIM accommodation management system Commitment towards continued quality improvement and institutional effectiveness Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

• Master’s degree in relevant field and three years of progressively responsible student services experience
• Experience in Higher Education, specifically in a Disability Services office
• Previous experience providing communication access to Deaf and hard of hearing students through interpretation or assistive technology Certification as an ASL Interpreter, or completion of interpreter training
• Experience providing remote/virtual advising or student services

This is a fully remote, 9-month (September–June) position. Typically works 10am – 7pm PST, Monday through Friday, with schedule to be coordinated with the DAS…