Advisor, Accessibility

Advisor, Accessibility

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.
• More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

 Position Information 

Position Title  | Advisor, Accessibility
Open Internally or Externally  | External
If faculty, tenure track status  | Not Applicable
Reports to (title)  | Assistant Director
Department  | Accessibility & Disability Services-4B5
Requisition Number  | 25154
Position Type  | Replacement
Job Category  | Staff
FT/PT  | Full-time
Initial Work Location  |
Starting Salary  | $49,781.94 - $51,499.92
Job Open Date  | 04/23/2025
Job Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Priority Review Date  | 05/07/2025

Job Summary 
Under general supervision, advises and counsels students with disabilities at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) regarding their academic and career choices in light of their disabilities. Approves, evaluates and monitors ADA accommodations, services and progress for students with disabilities. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators at SLCC to ensure equal access for students with disabilities. Utilizing professional judgment, determine eligibility for services by gathering and reviewing information through the informational meeting, medical documentation, first hand reporting and professional observation and analysis. Provide ongoing advising and guidance to students with disabilities on assigned caseload. Coordinate accommodations with faculty, staff and other College departments, providing consultation, intervention and training as needed. Participate on College committees as assigned. Participate in ongoing professional development.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties 
Utilize professional judgment, determine eligibility for services by gathering and reviewing information through the informational meeting, medical documentation, firsthand reporting and professional observation and analysis. Provide ongoing advising and guidance to students with disabilities on assigned caseload. Coordinate accommodations with faculty, staff and other College departments, providing consultation, intervention and training as needed. Gather, review and evaluate documents for eligibility. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and committees and participate in college committees/departments. Participate in professional development activities. Other duties as assigned. Write comprehensive case-notes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued   
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in rehabilitation, special education, counseling, career development and training, psychology, social work or a closely related field. One (1) year full-time experience (or equivalent part-time) advising, counseling, or training individuals with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s Degree with emphasis in rehabilitation, special education, counseling, career development and training, psychology, social work or a closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  | Knowledge of: Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Various disabilities, functional limitations, accommodations, services and assistive technology. Education and career advising and planning for individuals with disabilities. 

Ability to:
 Interpret disability documentation, which includes medical reports, psychological evaluations, vocational evaluations, IEP’s, 504 plans, etc. Interact with varied people in a respectful and inclusive manner. Handle confidential documents and information. Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and community members. Communicate effectively. Database management, spreadsheets and Banner. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties 
Special Instructions 
• Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.
• More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

SLCC Highlights 
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA  | Exempt
SLCC Information  | Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

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We encourage you to reach out for accommodation early by contacting our ADA Coordinator at 801-957-4722.

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