Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a Disability Services Advisor to facilitate reasonable accommodations and ensure equal access to programs, services, and activities. The role entails interactive processes, intake assessments, and confidential record keeping to support students with disabilities.

You will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff, review documentation per ADA guidelines, and promote universal design in campus learning environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of experience in disability services, higher education, or student support services.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations for eligible students.
• Conduct intake assessments and maintain confidential records with proper data handling.
• Review disability documentation per ADA, Sections 504/508, ADAAA, and AHEAD guidelines.
• Provide information and resources about academic support services at UWM and coordinate with campus partners to promote inclusion.
• Develop and deliver training for faculty and staff on disability services and universal design.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Case Management Systems

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a Disability Services Advisor to facilitate reasonable accommodations and ensure equal access to programs, services, and activities. The role entails interactive processes, intake assessments, and confidential record keeping to support students with disabilities.

You will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff, review documentation per ADA guidelines, and promote universal design in campus learning environments.