University of Kentucky
Disability Program Specialist I
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 21st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage and evaluate accommodation needs for 300-500 students with disabilities.
- Apply knowledge of federal disability laws to ensure equal access.
- Collaborate with students and university housing to develop living strategies.
- Assist faculty in providing accommodations and alternative instructional methods.
- Mediate conflicts between students and faculty regarding disability accommodations.
- Educate faculty and staff on disability awareness and legal rights.
- Required knowledge includes Assistive Technology, Psychological and Medical Assessments, DSM V Diagnoses, and ICD-10.
- Requires a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
- Position is full-time staff with a salary range of $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
- Work schedule includes Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Disability Program Specialist I Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51358
Working Title |
Department Name | 1B330:Disability Resource Center
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; walking to/from meetings/events.
Shift | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends, and as needed.
Job Summary | The Office for Student Success at the University of Kentucky is
accepting applications for a Disability Program Specialist I within the
Disability Resource Center. Under the working title of Disability
Resource Center Accommodation Consultant, this position will
manage a caseload of 300-500 eligible students with various
disabilities to evaluate student medical, psychological and education
reports and determine appropriate academic and non-academic
accommodations to eligible students with disabilities; apply
knowledge of federal disability law to ensure equal access for
students; address accessibility issues on campus that might provide
barriers to students and members of the university community; work
with students and UK Housing to develop strategies for living at the
university. The position also serves in a consultive nature by
assisting faculty with the provision of accommodation and developing
alternative methods of equitable instruction; mediate issues between
students and faculty regarding the provision of disability related
accommodations; and meet with faculty, other university staff and to
educate on disability awareness issues and disability rights under
federal law.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to
graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning
and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will
be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and
data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and
community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to
support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Knowledge of Assistive Technology and software, Psychological Assessments, Medical Assessments, DSM V Diagnoses and ICD-10.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 09/03/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
- * Please describe your experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting regarding the determination and provision of academic accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
(Open Ended Question) - * What training/certifications/licensure have you completed/earned specific to educational, therapeutic or employment services for persons with disabilities?
(Open Ended Question) - * Have you mediated conflicts between faculty and students with disabilities?
- Yes
- No
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