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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Student Disability Coordinator. This role involves determining eligibility for services and accommodations for students with disabilities, managing accommodation letters, collaborating with faculty and staff to implement accommodations, and providing direct guidance to students on academic and accessibility issues while complying with federal and state disability laws.

Highlights

Analyze individual student situations and documentation to determine eligibility for disability services and accommodations.
Develop, monitor, and adjust accommodation letters and provide ongoing case management and follow-up support.
Administer academic accommodations in collaboration with faculty and staff while maintaining course integrity.
Offer guidance to students on academic progress, policies, accessibility, and career planning.
Collaborate with Student Disability Resources staff, faculty, academic advisers, and university departments to resolve student issues and mediate sensitive matters.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records and act as a resource for campus disability offices and the wider university community.
Respond to complex student needs including crises, intersectional identities, and urgent academic impacts.
Support students with disabilities transitioning from K-12 to higher education, including legal and academic changes and family involvement.
Provide disability-related academic support services such as self-advocacy, time management, organization, study skills, and career planning.
Required qualifications include knowledge of various disabilities, ability to interpret medical and psychological documentation, working knowledge of ADAAA and Section 504 laws, and strong communication and organizational skills. A master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are preferred.
Salary range is $51,000 to $74,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity invites applications for the position of a Student Disability Coordinator in Student Disability Resources (SDR). This position will be responsible for ensuring students with disabilities receive equal access to educational pursuits (e.g., classrooms, instruction, materials, media) through the provision of reasonable accommodations. This involves interacting with faculty and staff to implement accommodations while maintaining the integrity of courses, programs, or policies. This position acts in accordance with federal and state disability laws.

Position Responsibilities:

Use expertise and analysis of individual student situations, observations, self-reports, and documentation to determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations
Develop, monitor, evaluate, and adjust individual accommodation letters for students
Provide ongoing student case management, follow-up, and support of accommodations, as well as related faculty support
Administer and implement approved academic accommodations in collaboration with faculty and staff
Deliver direct guidance to students on a range of issues such as academic progress, academic program policies, accessibility, and career plans in order to assist them in connecting with available resources and making appropriate choices and decisions
Interact and collaborate with others including, but not limited to, SDR staff, faculty, academic advisers, and other university staff to troubleshoot and resolve student needs and concerns, interpret policies, and mediate complex and sensitive issues
Maintain accurate and confidential student files, records, and correspondence
Act as a resource to campus disability offices and SDR, as well as to the larger university community

Unique Aspects of the Job:

Apply independent judgment and expertise in a student-centered position
Respond to multi-dimensional matters involving students in crisis, at risk, with intersectional identities, or who have other urgent needs impacting academics, as well as provide guidance to students and their families on sensitive and confidential issues
Support students with disabilities in navigating the complexity of college transition including, but not limited to, legal transition from K-12 to higher education in the rights and responsibilities of students and the obligations of the university; change in academic expectations and environment from high school; and the role and involvement of the students' family or guardians
Provide disability-related academic support services (i.e., self-advocacy, time management, organization, study skills) and career planning

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of different types of disabilities including, but not limited to, learning, psychological, chronic illnesses, neurological, sensory, mobility, and temporary
Ability to review, analyze, and interpret medical documentation, neuropsychological reports, other evaluations, and self-reports in order to determine appropriate academic accommodations for each student
Working knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to individuals with disabilities (i.e., ADAAA, Section 504), as well as the ability to explain them and the implications for students with disabilities
Thorough understanding of appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities at the postsecondary level
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills to interact effectively with students, campus disability coordinators, faculty, and university departments

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in higher education, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or related field

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Master's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

acceptedRequired Certifications:None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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