AEC Access Advisor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an AEC Access Advisor to support students with disabilities through proactive advising and accommodations, collaborating with faculty and staff to advance inclusion and accessibility campus-wide.

As part of the Accessible Education Center, you will lead initiatives, provide presentations to students and staff, coordinate accommodations, and apply universal design principles to promote student success in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of advising or counseling experience in education or university settings.
• Experience advising students with disabilities or related populations.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, higher education, or related field.
• Experience advising and counseling young adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising and accommodation guidance to students year-round.
• Collaborate with instructors and campus entities for accommodations and universal design.
• Deliver presentations to students, parents, and university staff.
• Coordinate and participate in Accessible Education Center projects.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent initiative

MS Office Suite

Collaboration

ADA/504 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

AEC Access Advisor

Department: Undergraduate Education StudentSuccess

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year2026-2027

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins: July 27, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:

• A current resume/CV.
• A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
• Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

For questions please email us at [e-mail]

Department Summary

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence, universal access, engagement and achievement for the student scholar by providing essential services that support student success and engagement across the entire undergraduate population at the University of Oregon.

Position Summary

Access Advisors work as part of a team dedicated to facilitating access and full inclusion of students with disabilities into the university environment. This is accomplished through proactive advising, effective collaborations with faculty and staff, and the fostering of systemic campus change. Access Advisors report directly to the Accessible Education Center’s Assistant Director and serve as accessibility specialists and case managers, working with a high volume of students who may present with complicated mental health or chronic health situations, learning disabilities, ADHD, head injury, etc.

They collaborate with instructors and other campus entities to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided and universal design solutions are considered. Access Advisors may give presentations to students, parents, and university employees, and will coordinate and participate in AEC projects. They work in a fast‑paced office setting delivering advising support and accommodation guidance year‑round, supporting the university’s emphasis on academic excellence in a culturally diverse and challenging learning environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience providing advising or counseling in education, counseling, social work/behavioral support, or a college/university environment.
• Experience advising, counseling, teaching or otherwise working with young adults with disabilities; OR
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, higher education, or a related field;
• Experience advising, counseling, teaching, or otherwise working with young adults with disabilities.

Professional Competencies

• Understanding of issues facing diverse groups (e.g., low‑socioeconomic, first‑generation, students with disabilities, under‑represented students of color, non‑traditional, and under‑prepared individuals).
• Strong communication skills.
• High‑level organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi‑task effectively in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented, and time‑sensitive environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality in all tasks.
• Ability to recognize situations that warrant initiative and act without hesitation; resolving issues, problems, or situations.
• Ability to anticipate next steps and execute independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (or similar). Ability to produce professional correspondence, documents, data reports, and presentations.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of universal/inclusive design concepts and experience with implementation.
• Working knowledge of ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Experience working on issues of access and inclusion to effect meaningful change and promote student success.
• Specialized expertise in at least one disability area, preferably mental health.
• Experience working effectively with university teaching faculty and administrators.
• Experience working with individuals in crisis.
• Three years’ experience providing academic advising or personal counseling.
• Experience facilitating workshops or psycho‑educational groups.
• Experience implementing concepts of universal/inclusive design.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate based on protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541‑346‑5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy‑related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX and other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.

To apply

Visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536807