Accessibility Specialist (S03968P)

October 11, 2024

University of Texas at Arlington


Position Information

Posting Number S03968P
Position Title Accessibility Specialist (S03968P)
Department Students with Disabilities
Location Arlington
Job Family Student Success
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
UTA currently requires periodic COVID-19 testing for all employees
Open to External and Internal
FLSA
Salary $47,500
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary Provide assessment, eligibility determination and provision for academic accommodations, and other support services as needed for students with disabilities at the University of Texas at Arlington. All activities shall promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. To maintain a case load of students with a variety of disabilities who are registered with the Student Access & Resource Center (SAR Center) and to interact with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal access for students and provide resources for faculty and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Analyze information from appointments, educational/medical records, psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations to understand student’s abilities, needs and eligibility for disability services.
  • Participate in SAR Center Documentation Review Committee to assess student’s eligibility for services.
  • Maintain case load of students registered with SAR Center; meet with students to facilitate equal access to classes and programs; discuss options and goals to develop educational accommodations; maintain contact with students during academic semester to resolve disability issues and evaluate accommodation adequacy; monitor and record student’s progress in AIM system to ensure students’ educational accommodations are met.
  • Maintain an interactive process with instructors, staff and others to develop/implement students accommodation plan; act as liaison between students, faculty and staff.
  • Provide information and referral to university departments and external contacts requesting accommodation information and services.
  • Attend and participate in conferences, meetings, training/workshops on and off campus. Participate in SAR Center outreach activities and activities/committees within the Division of Student Affairs. Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field of vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, or special education.
  • Three years’ experience working in a disability related academic or clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in related field of vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, or special education.
  • Three years’ case management experience working with students with disabilities in a disability office on a higher education campus.
Working Conditions Exposure to all weather conditions. Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.
Special Conditions for Eligibility Knowledge of The Americans with Disabilities Act (AA, 2008) and how it applies to the higher education arena, The Rehabilitation Act (504) and applicable differences between K-12 and Higher Education services, proficiency in various modes of counseling, interpretation of psycho-educational evaluations, ability to assess and identify academic accommodation needs. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
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EEO Statement

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

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