Disability Services Advisor - Center with Disabilities - Disability Services

Disability Services Advisor
- Center for Students with Disabilities
- Disability Services

Academic Staff

Regular

Disability Services Advisor

Attention:

The Center for Student with Disabilities in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Disability Services Advisor.

This is a full-time 9 month position with no work in the summer months.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

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

• Conduct intake appointments leading to a service eligibility determination and recommendations for reasonable accommodations as appropriate.
• Assist students in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
• Promote student self-reliance and the development of appropriate self-advocacy skills.
• Interpret various psycho-educational and psychological/neuropsychological assessment batteries used in the diagnosis of learning disabilities, mental health disorders, ADHD, developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury and translate the data to appropriate accommodations plans in a post-secondary setting.
• Facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and students with disabilities on access and accommodation issues and provide on-going consultation and problem-solving assistance to faculty and staff in the provision of appropriate services and accommodations.
• Develop new and effective methods for resolving complex disability-related accommodation issues.
• Communicate with parents/guardians of student clients respectfully and appropriately in a way that supports the development of student independence and accountability.
• Maintain confidentiality in verbal and written communications as required under the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Create, organize, and maintain up-to-date electronic records.
• Stay abreast of legislation/policy and national, state, and local issues affecting access for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage a variety of tasks on the job, as well as contribute to team processes at the unit and division levels.
• Work within the Social Justice Model of Disability and support all student identities within the Division of Student Affairs.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Contribute to program development for current and emerging populations (e.g. services for veterans, students with autism, unrepresented groups, etc).
• Participate in division projects and activities (e.g., search and screen committees and processes, revision of eligibility criteria, outreach and communication practices with parents, etc.).
• Support on-campus committees and enrollment activities.

Center for Students with Disabilities

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salaryof $40,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System…