Disability Center Access Advisor

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Missouri - Columbia's Disability Center seeks an Access Advisor to ensure access and accommodate students with disabilities. This role evaluates eligibility through an interactive process, manages an active caseload, and provides expertise on ADA/Section 504 and coordinating individualized accommodations.

You will collaborate with faculty and campus partners to promote best practices, educate the university community, and support testing accommodations, records, and outreach

Qualifications

• Experience with disability services in higher education and/or case management.
• Understanding of ADA/Section 504, FERPA, and accessibility best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with faculty and medical professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to a changing schedule.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for accommodations through an interactive process with students.
• Review and maintain medical and third-party documentation as needed.
• Coordinate complex cases and support accommodated testing with campus partners.
• Document communications with students, courses, and instructors in the departmental database.
• Provide guidance on accommodation recommendations and concerns to students and staff.
• Consult with faculty to implement disability-related accommodations and academic adjustments.
• Assist in planning programs to educate the campus on disability-related issues.
• Collaborate with University resources to develop outreach and awareness activities.
• Represent the office at events and new student orientation programs.
• Stay current on best practices, legal mandates, and developments in disability access.

Skills

Disability services experience

ADA/504 knowledge

Communication and collaboration

Problem-solving

Organization and adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Hiring Department

The Disability Center - Division of Student Affairs

Job Description

A unit within the Division of Student Affairs, the DisabilityCenter serves as a leader in advocating for equal access ofMizzou’s students with disabilities. Through collaboration, theDisability Center facilitates the provision of accommodations tostudents, offers educational programming, and provides consultationto the university community.

Additional information may be found by visiting: Disability Center

Summary

The Access Advisor works in the Disability Center and has primaryresponsibility for ensuring access and facilitating accommodationsfor students with disabilities. The Access Advisor will evaluateand determine students’ eligibility for accommodations relying onan interactive process as well as third party documentation, asneeded; manage an active caseload of students with disabilities;provide expertise and technical assistance to students, faculty,and other University personnel on disability/accommodation/accessissues and concerns; and arrange and coordinate individualizedaccommodations. The Access Advisor will serve as a contact forcampus faculty and staff, to provide general information regardingthe institution’s rights and responsibilities under the ADA/Section504 and to discuss student needs, both general and specific. TheAccess Advisor may perform a variety of other duties as assigned insupport of the mission of the office.

Specific Responsibilities

• Through an interactive process with students with disabilities,determine eligibility and identify appropriate accommodations toaddress disability-related barriers to full participation in campusexperiences.
• Review, collect, and maintain medical, psychological,neuropsychological, and other third-party documentation asnecessary.
• Serve as a campus resource, coordinate complex cases,collaborate with campus partners, support accommodated testing, andprovide student coaching and mentoring.
• Maintain appropriate records by documenting communication withand regarding students, courses, and instructors in departmentaldatabase.
• Utilize professional communication with students, faculty, andstaff regarding accommodation recommendations and concerns.
• Consult with faculty and staff to promote and facilitate bestpractices in implementing students’ disability-relatedaccommodations and academic adjustments, both in general and inresponse to specific situations.
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director in planning andconducting programs to educate the University community ondisability related issues and the services provided by theoffice
• Collaborate with other University resources to create andimplement outreach, educational/awareness programs, and networkingactivities on campus and in the wider community.
  Assist in compilation of annual reports.
• Represent the office at relevant University and non-universitysponsored events, and various new student orientationprograms.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, legal mandatesand ongoing research and developments in the area of disabilityaccess in higher education.
  

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position may require evening and weekend hours supportingactivities and programs within the department. Occasionallydivision and campus projects may require additional hours outsideof your normal schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparableknowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Disability services experience: At least two years ofexperience working with individuals with disabilities, particularlystudents in higher education; case management experience; andability to work effectively in a student-centered environment.
• Legal and accessibility knowledge: Working knowledge of ADAAA,Section 504, FERPA, other relevant laws, higher educationdisability services best practices, assistive technology, anduniversal design principles; ability to maintain strictconfidentiality.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent written, verbal, andinterpersonal skills and tact; professional experience working withfaculty, and medical professionals; presentation and workshopdevelopment and delivery skills; ability to work independently andon an interdisciplinary team.
• Problem-solving and technical skills: Strong computer,analytical, and problem-solving skills; sound judgment withinassigned responsibilities; and ability to manage complex and variedtasks.
• Organization and adaptability: Strong organizational skills andflexibility; ability to prioritize workloads around student needsand the academic schedule and work effectively under pressure withfrequent interruptions.

Anticipated Hiring Range

• Salary Range: $22.10 – $22.60 per hour
• University Title: Student Services Coordinator II
• University Pay Grade: GGS 009
• Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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