Accessibility Consultant

Accessibility Consultant

Job Summary

Manages a caseload of students with disabilities. Provides referrals, evaluates documentation and
recommends students for services to facilitate their integration into the academic environment.
Provides related education to the campus community.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Performs intake interviews to gain a foundation of information to provide assistance for people
with diagnosed disabilities.
2. Evaluates appropriate documentation outlining client strengths and weaknesses to determine
eligibility for services and identify necessary accommodations, i.e. additional time to take an exam,
the need to take a tape to class for auditory processing disabilities, etc.
3. Prepares letters of support for student admission, financial aid, etc, along with letters to faculty
pertaining to any accommodation that may be necessary.
4. Meets with students who have disabilities on a regular basis to discuss and plan learning
strategies, provide advising, as well as encouragement to facilitate their academic progress.
5. Prepares notes to complete advising record after each session, and maintains file along with the
intake questionnaire to determine and track client progress.
6. Evaluates the probability of a learning disability or Attention Deficit Disorder and provides
appropriate referrals.
7. Resolves difficult, and oftentimes crisis situations that require immediate attention, i.e. severe
depression, suicide, etc., as well as more moderate problems, i.e. obtaining a book on tape for a
student with a reading disability to enable them to participate.
8. Responds to inquiries and explains services to help prospective and current students understand
what is available to facilitate and meet their academic needs.
9. Summarizes and disseminates current information and research pertaining to learning disabilities
to the campus community to expand and increase their knowledge on the subject
10. Provides outreach to community schools and programs regarding Center for Disability & Access

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, special education, social work, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students; and writing and organizational skills required. Three years experience working with college students, preferably students with disabilities required.

Master's Degree in a related field preferred; the ability to do program planning; and a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) preferred.

Preferences
Counseling Experience preferred
Masters Degree preferred

Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin January 1, 2025. Salary is static and based on budget.

Requisition Number: PRN40466B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8a-5p with some option for telework
Department: 00317 - Disability Services
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $55,000 - $56,000
Close Date: 3/6/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174720


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