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University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Disability Specialist, UNLV Student Wellness - Disability Resource Center [R0154219]
FERPA
ADA
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas is hiring a Disability Specialist, UNLV Student Wellness - Disability Resource Center [R0154219]. The role provides professional case management for students with disabilities, temporary injuries, and pregnancy, arranging access and accommodations so they can take part in campus courses, services, and activities. The specialist also consults with faculty and staff on meeting the needs of these students and works with prospective students who plan to use Disability Resource Center services.
Highlights
- Provide professional case management to students with disabilities, temporary injuries, and pregnancy, facilitating in-person contact, access, and accommodations.
- Conduct student interviews to learn about each student’s disability, academic impacts, accommodation history, and academic strengths so reasonable and effective accommodations can be put in place.
- Consult with and support faculty and staff on strategies and methods for meeting the unique needs of this student population.
- Work with prospective UNLV students who will rely on Disability Resource Center services in deciding whether to attend.
- Apply working knowledge of Section 504, the ADA and ADA Amendments Act, FERPA, and related federal and state laws to translate legal requirements into academic accommodations.
- Lead meetings and communicate clearly with students, family members, faculty, supervisors, and other stakeholders, using Google Suite and student information systems to manage files and records.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least 1 year of experience working with students or in case management.
- Preferred: a master’s degree, 2-5 years of experience with students or case management, and skills in de-escalation and crisis intervention, training, data and statistics, and building internal and external partnerships.
- Full-time, 100% FTE exempt faculty position with salary competitive with similarly situated institutions.
Disability Specialist, UNLV Student Wellness - Disability Resource Center [R0154219] Full Description
ROLE of the POSITION
The Disability Specialist provides professional case management services to a diverse population of students with disabilities, temporary injuries, and pregnancy attending UNLV. In addition to facilitating in-person student contact, access, and accommodations the disability specialist provides consultation and support to faculty and staff regarding strategies and methods for meeting the unique needs of this student population. This position focuses time and resources on professional case management services for students with disabilities, those reporting disabilities, and possible future UNLV students who will use DRC services as an essential factor in their college/university attendance decision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and at least 1 year of experience working with students or case management. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
KNOWLEDGE
Required
- Working knowledge of ADA/504 and how those laws would translate to academic accommodations.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer/student and personal services. This includes customer/student needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and knowledge of how to work with multiple stakeholders in a large organization.
- Strong working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2009; the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal and state laws pertaining to higher education and disability.
- Experience in working with diverse student populations and professionals to ensure that all customers are satisfied with services provided.
SKILLS
Required
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Proficiency in Google suite and ability to master student information systems, other University administrative systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in spoken and written communications. Lead meetings and other interactions with co-workers, supervisors, students, family members, faculty and other stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct student interviews and gain knowledge about the student’s disability, academic impacts, history of accommodations and academic strengths so that reasonable and effective accommodations can be put in place for each student assigned.
Preferred
- Experience in education/training faculty and staff about the ADA/504 and the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to disability related challenges.
ABILITIES
Required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and interact effectively with individuals from a broad range of programs and disciplines.
- Strong communication skills, empathy, critical thinking, organizational skills, active listening, cultural competence, problem-solving abilities, time management, and collaboration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree
- 2-5 years experience working with students or case management
- Unique skills in areas such as de-escalation/crisis intervention, research, developing and conducting trainings, building internal and external partnerships, working with data and statistics
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Matthew Nishimoto, Search Committee Chair.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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