University of Kentucky
Disability Program Specialist I
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 28th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage a caseload of 300-500 eligible students with disabilities.
- Evaluate student medical, psychological, and educational reports to determine appropriate accommodations.
- Apply knowledge of federal disability law to ensure equal access.
- Address campus accessibility barriers and collaborate with UK Housing on student living strategies.
- Consult with faculty on accommodation provision and alternative instructional methods.
- Meditate disability accommodation issues between students and faculty.
- Educate faculty and staff on disability awareness and rights under federal law.
- Required skills include knowledge of assistive technology, psychological and medical assessments, DSM V diagnoses, and ICD-10.
- Requires a Master's degree and three years of related experience, preferably in counseling, social work, education, or psychology.
- Salary range is $43,805-70,075 per year, full-time, Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.
Disability Program Specialist I Full Description
Requisition Number | RE52704
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; and occasional evenings and weekends, 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 | Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Family Studies, Higher Education, Assistive Technology, Special Education, School or Clinical Psychology.
Deadline to Apply | 01/04/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
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