Disability Coordination Specialist (Open to University Staff Only)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Education scholarships

Retirement plan

Work-life culture

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a Disability Coordination Specialist to support students with disabilities by arranging accommodations and coordinating with faculty and staff. The role emphasizes outreach, education, and ensuring equitable access across campus.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience, with strong communication and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in disability-related field required or equivalent experience.
• Two years experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to disability accommodations in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Set up accommodations and coordinate with Faculty/Staff.
• Follow up with students about their accommodations.
• Participate in campus activities involving students with disabilities.
• Provide outreach and education on services and resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Disability laws knowledge

Assistive technologies knowledge

Diagnostic assessment tools

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree (disability studies, rehabilitation, counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or related fields)

Master’s degree (preferred) in related fields

Tools

Job description

Working Title Disability Coordination Specialist (Open to University Staff Only)

Department Svcs for Students with Disabilities-0966

Description Of Work

The Disability Coordination Specialist provides support to the UNL community by providing outreach and assistance.

The Disability Coordination Specialist provides direct assistance to students with disabilities by:

• Setting up accommodations.
• Assisting in the coordination of accommodations with Faculty/Staff.
• Following up with students about their accommodations they are using.
• Participating in campus activities that would involve students with disabilities.
• Providing outreach and education to students, faculty, staff and parents on the services offered and resources available.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in disability studies, rehabilitation, counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or related fields is required and/or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Two years experience working with persons with disabilities is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative constituencies required.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to providing disability accommodations in a university or college setting and in compliance with ADA and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Knowledge of assistive and accessible information technologies including digital and web content.
• Ability to evaluate learning difficulties using various diagnostic assessment tools, interpret disability documentation, recommend, and implement reasonable accommodations.
• Strong analytical and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in disability studies, rehabilitation, counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or related fields.
• Experience working within higher education serving undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and engaging students.

Posted Salary

$53,000/yr. minimum