Access Adviser

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); À distance; USD 45 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oregon State University’s Disability Access Services is seeking an Access Advisor for a full-time, 9-month professional faculty position. The Access Advisor will meet with prospective students and current DAS participants, providing accommodations and coaching to support persistence and achievement goals.

The role participates in documentation and housing review teams to ensure timely processes. Working remotely with Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, and Ecampus students, the advisor collaborates with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology or related field.
• Two years of professional experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with ADA/504 in higher education and strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Direct Student Support: remote advisor for all DAS students, handling intake and ongoing coaching.
• DAS Program Support: collaborate with on/off-campus teams to improve access and resources.

Connaissances

Bachelor degree field

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Studies or related field

Outils

AIM accommodation management system

Description du poste

Job Summary

Disability Access Services is seeking an Access Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, professional faculty position. Disability Access Services (DAS) actively works towards equitable and accessible experiences for students with disabilities at Oregon State University (OSU). DAS serves the mission of OSU by providing access to educational opportunities to a population that has historically been disadvantaged in higher education: students with disabilities. DAS supports disabled students by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations as required by Federal and State laws. Under the supervision of the DAS Assistant Director and as a member of the Access Advisers team, the Access Adviser meets with prospective students and works with eligible students throughout their time at OSU. The Access Adviser utilizes a coaching model to assist students with persistence, retention and achievement goals for DAS and the institution. The Access Adviser is an integral member of the Documentation Review Team and the Housing Documentation Review Team, assisting with ensuring the process is consistent and timely. The DAS Assistant Director will support the Access Adviser and also review any determinations that prompt further consideration. Team members are in frequent contact with faculty/staff to ensure accommodations are reasonable and implemented appropriately for eligible DAS students.

Key Responsibilities

• Director Student Support, 80% : Serves as a remote access adviser supporting all DAS students, including Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, and Ecampus students, conducting intake interviews and providing ongoing support to students.
• DAS Program Support 20%: Works collaboratively with on and off campus entities to provide training and support to enhance access to DAS resources and support students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology or other field relevant to the work with two years of full-time equivalency professional level experience with an emphasis in working with individuals with disabilities Understanding of section 504 and ADA (American with Disabilities Act) as applied to post-secondary educational institutions Experience reading diagnostic assessments and documentation of cognitive, psychiatric and medical disorders, and understanding the functional impact within an educational setting Excellent computer, communication and customer service skills Familiarity with the AIM accommodation management system Commitment towards continued quality improvement and institutional effectiveness Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field and three years of progressively responsible student services experience
• Experience in Higher Education, specifically in a Disability Services office
• Previous experience providing communication access to Deaf and hard of hearing students through interpretation or assistive technology Certification as an ASL Interpreter, or completion of interpreter training
• Experience providing remote/virtual advising or student services

Working Conditions/Schedule

This is a fully remote, 9-month (September–June) position. Typically works 10am – 7pm PST, Monday through Friday, with schedule to be coordinated with the DAS Assistant Director for Advising. May adjust Monday through Friday schedule to incorporate a weekend day. Some evening and weekend work required. Must maintain a reliable high-speed internet connection and a private workspace suitable for confidential student meetings. Will be available to meet regularly with the DAS Assistant Director for Advising. Occasional travel to campus may be required for training or meetings.

Salary Range

$45,000-$50,000

Anticipated Start Date

2027-01-04

Equal Opportunity & Background Check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

Leadership Team

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Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers and change‑makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Facts

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants or any authorized agent, supervisor or representative from or on behalf of Oregon State University or its affiliated agencies or related organizations in any manner than that set forth in the related employment act or extended provisions of employment law.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to OSU’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (link to https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr), or both. OSU’s Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, contact EOA by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail], mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA’s website: eoa.oregonstate.edu.