Disability Program Specialist

Position: Disability Program Specialist I

Job Title

Disability Program Specialist I

Requisition Number

RE52704

Department

Disability Resource Center

Location

Lexington, KY

Grade

44

Salary Range

$43,805 - $70,075 per year

Position Type

Staff – Full Time

Required Education

MA

Required Related Experience

3 years

Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying lightweight objects; walking to/from meetings/events.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Summary

The Office for Student Success at the University of Kentucky seeks a Disability Program Specialist I within the Disability Resource Center. Under the working title of Disability Resource Center Accommodation Consultant, the position will:

• Manage a caseload of 300–500 eligible students with various disabilities to evaluate student medical, psychological, and education reports and determine appropriate academic and non‑academic accommodations.
• Apply knowledge of federal disability law to ensure equal access for students.
• Address accessibility issues on campus that may create barriers for students and community members.
• Work with students and UK Housing to develop strategies for living at the university.
• Assist faculty with providing accommodations and developing alternative methods of equitable instruction.
• Mediates issues between students and faculty regarding the provision of disability‑related accommodations.
• Meet with faculty, university staff, and others to educate on disability awareness and federal disability rights.

Student Success will support students from early college outreach through graduation and beyond, functioning through a holistic lens to help learners achieve success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Knowledge of Assistive Technology and software.
• Psychological assessments.
• Medical assessments.
• DSM‑V diagnoses and ICD‑10.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Social Work
• Family Studies
• Higher Education
• Assistive Technology
• Special Education
• School or Clinical Psychology

Final date to receive applications

01 / 04 / 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University follows federal and state law on non‑discrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

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