Disability Advisor

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Retirement

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, seeks a Disability Advisor to work with students with disabilities to facilitate individualized accommodation plans and access to educational opportunities.

The role includes outreach at WSU events, collaboration with campus locations, occasional evenings and weekend hours, and some travel to local or regional meetings. A Bachelor’s degree and experience with disabilities are required, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences or education preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Word Processing (Word, WordPerfect, and/or Google Docs).

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach and awareness of disability at WSU sponsored events.
• Engage in work at all campus locations and in the community with a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Facilitate individualized academic accommodation plans and access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word Processing

Job description

Disability Advisor

Requisition Number: S02435P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Pay Grade: E31

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

In compliance with applicable laws established by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/AA), work directly with students with disabilities to facilitate individualized academic accommodation plans and access to educational opportunities. Seeking applicant with a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and strong professional competencies working with students with various backgrounds and experiences.

Assist with outreach and awareness of disability at WSU sponsored events.

Engage in work at all campus locations and in the community with a sometimes non-standard work schedule requiring adaptability and flexibility. Face-to-face and some virtual, Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekend hours. Professional travel (local, regional, or national) on occasion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (social/behavioral sciences or education preferred).
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Word Processing (Word, WordPerfect, and/or Google Docs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to resolve conflict, manage complex processes with attention to detail, and professional competencies in both individual and team work.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and some knowledge of relevant laws and policies.
• Experience with judgement, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills with expertise in planning, implementing, and assessing student programs and services.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

• Medical
• Dental
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness program with release time and paid incentives
• Tuition benefits
• Free tickets to athletic and performing arts events
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 07/31/2026

Review Date: 08/16/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/benefits/exempt-benefits-summary.html.

Screening of applications will begin August 16, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position:

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision:

Not required

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).