Access Consultant

Disability Services Advisor

This position facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations for university students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to the institution's programs, services, and activities. We view disability as an essential aspect of the diversity of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive educational experience for students. We also recognize that disability is one of many intersecting identities that students bring to our conversations and work.

The Access Consultant employs an individualized and interactive process, communicating with University students, instructors, department administrators, and other student services staff to ensure accommodations are reasonable, appropriate, and comply with federal and state law and University policy. This position conducts campus-wide training activities for students, faculty, and staff on disability, rights and responsibilities under the law, and best practices regarding reasonable accommodations and inclusive design in a post-secondary environment.

• Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations
• Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations
• Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services
• Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources
• Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems
• Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA), Student Success and Belonging, McBurney Disability Resource Center

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations. We strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage, explore, and participate in the Wisconsin Idea.

We work with over 6,000 students annually, have a strong collaborative team, and partner with students, instructors, staff, student organizations, and others throughout the campus and community.

McBurney is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, student success and belonging, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy.

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $60,000.00 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Direct contact and experience working with individuals with an array of disabilities.

• Basic understanding of federal and state laws regarding disability rights.

• Knowledge of disability rights and disability culture

• Experience working with disabled students in an educational setting

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field PLUS years of successful, relevant experience.

Preferred:
Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field at the start of the position.

To begin the application process, click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will need to upload the following documents: 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or a past experience that would support your success in the role.

Please note that there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit (your resume and cover letter) to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline ("apply by "date at the top of the posting) to be considered for this position.

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