Access Adviser

Oregon State University; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking an Access Advisor within Disability Access Services. This is a full-time, 9-month professional faculty position.

The Access Adviser meets with prospective students and works with eligible students to support persistence, retention and achievement goals. The role collaborates with the Documentation Review Team and Housing Documentation Review Team to ensure timely, consistent accommodations, and coordinates with faculty and staff to implement reasonable supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology or other field with two years of professional experience with individuals with disabilities
• Understanding of Section 504 and ADA as applied to post-secondary educational institutions
• Experience reading diagnostic assessments and documenting cognitive, psychiatric and medical disorders and their functional impact in an educational setting
• Excellent computer, communication and customer service skills
• Familiarity with the AIM accommodation management system
• Commitment to quality improvement and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

• Director Student Support (80%): serve as a remote access adviser supporting all DAS students (Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, Ecampus).
• DAS Program Support (20%): collaborate on training and support to enhance access to DAS resources.

Skills

Disability studies background

ADA knowledge

Documentation reading

Customer service

AIM system

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's preferred

Tools

AIM accommodation system

Job description

Important Notifications:

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.

Department:

Disability Access Services

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

The salary range listed reflects the full-time 9-month salary range and will be commensurate with the candidate's skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:
Josh Hogge
[e-mail]

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.