Disability Services Advisor

Disability Services Advisor

Reporting to the Center for Accessibility & Disability Resources Director, this position requires a team-oriented individual who exercises discretion, independent judgment in decision-making, and is responsible for taking initiative in achieving the goals of the Center for Accessibility & Disability Resources, with a focus on the supplemental services of the Project Success program. This position oversees several key administrative and programmatic functions including assessing support needs of students, training student mentors to facilitate support, and assisting the CADR with compliance-based needs, campus support and professional collaborations.

Compensation:
Starting at $46,200 commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with students in an educational, advising, or support services setting.
• Knowledge of federal regulations related to disability services in higher education, including ADA, Section 504, and FERPA.
• Experience coordinating student support services, accommodations, or case management.
• Experience recruiting, training, and/or supervising student employees, mentors, or peer educators.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and uphold student confidentiality and privacy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Ability to assess student needs and connect individuals to appropriate resources and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education disability services office, including coordination of accommodations and participation in accommodation request review and consultation processes.
• Experience interpreting and applying ADA, Section 504, and related compliance requirements within a college or university setting.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or managing student success programs such as tutoring, mentoring, or supplemental instruction initiatives.
• Experience supervising and developing student staff, including training program design and performance evaluation.
• Experience utilizing disability services or case management systems (e.g. AIM, Accommodate, or similar) and maintaining detailed case documentation
• Experience assessing program effectiveness, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices, universal design principles, and strategies for supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Experience collaborating with campus and local partners to support student transition, recruitment, and success initiatives.

Education:

• Minimum Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Degree:
  Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or a closely related field.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

* Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.  

Note:

Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them. To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by the end of the day on 7/12/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:
For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment or  Work Authorization Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.…