Accessibility Specialist: Champion Equal Access for Students

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee resources

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Disability Services Counselor to assess and determine eligibility for academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

You will manage a caseload at the SAR Center, collaborating with faculty and staff to develop and coordinate access across all courses and spaces. A Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required; a Master's and three years of case management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years in disability-related academic or clinical setting.
• Master's degree and three years of case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of SAR Center students; meets with students and develops accommodations.
• Analyzes information to determine eligibility for disability services and accommodations.
• Maintains ongoing communication with students and documents progress in AIM system.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to coordinate accommodations across spaces.
• Provides information, consultations, and referrals to departments, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Participates in SAR Center Documentation Review Committee to ensure consistent determinations.
• Attends conferences, meetings, trainings, and committees related to disability services.

Skills

ADA knowledge

Rehabilitation Act 504

Counseling skills

Psycho-educational eval interpretation

Communication skills

ASL (intermediate preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, special education, or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Disability Services Counselor to assess and determine eligibility for academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

You will manage a caseload at the SAR Center, collaborating with faculty and staff to develop and coordinate access across all courses and spaces. A Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required; a Master's and three years of case management is preferred.