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ACCESS CONSULTANT

Salary:

Minimum $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The expected starting salary for this position is $52,000; actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Job Summary:

This position facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations for university students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to the programs, services and activities of the institution. We view disability as an important aspect of the diversity of UW-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 environvironment.

Responsibilities:

Facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations for populations with disabilities to ensure equal access to the programs, services, and activities of the institution. Recommends and facilitates reasonable accommodations for populations with disabilities to ensure access to the physical, educational, and social activities of the institution.
  • 30% Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations
  • 25% Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations
  • 30% Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services
  • 5% Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources
  • 5% Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems
  • 5% Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities
Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

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

Qualifications:

*Direct contact and experience working with individuals with an array of disabilities.
*Basic understanding of federal and state laws regarding disability rights.
*Understanding of disability rights and disability culture.
*Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work to be performed in-person, on- campus at the McBurney Disability Resource Center. Some work may be performed remotely at a designated location upon supervisor, department and division approval.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the UW-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations.

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs. We strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage, explore, and participate in the Wisconsin Idea. We work with over 4,500 students annually, have a strong collaborative team, and partner with students, instructors, staff, student organizations, and others throughout the campus and community.

For more information about The McBurney Disability Resource Center, please visit https://mcburney.wisc.edu/

How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume, a cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications, and a list with the contact information of at least three professional references.

Contact:

Angel Cartagena
angel.cartagena@wisc.edu
608-890-2570
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Disability Services Advisor(EI001)

Department(s):

A045560-DEAN OF STUDENTS/MCB/ADMINISTRATION

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

259320-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: May 25 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 17 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

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