Disability Support Specialist / Office Specialist 2

sou; Oregon; On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-campus work

Job summary

Southern Oregon University seeks a Disability Support Specialist to provide administrative support for exam and classroom services, including accommodations coordination and lecture-note collaboration. The role interacts with Facilities, faculty, and students to ensure accessible accommodations in a fast-paced environment.

The position is identified as CSA per Jeanne Clery Act with responsibility for campus safety reporting and collaboration during registration and orientation events.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience or an Associate's degree with related experience.
• One year of typing/word processing or document generation experience.
• Equivalency: college courses in Office Occupations may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer accommodated exams for SOU and distance education students.
• Coordinate exam procedures and serve as liaison between students and faculty.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Policy implementation

Student service

Database operations

Education

Associate's degree in Office Occupations/Office Technology

Certificate in Office Occupations/Office Technology

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Accessible Information Management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: October 8, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: October 26, 2026

Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:

Job Family Group: Support Staff

Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/Disability Resources/UCAM

Compensation Range (commensurate with experience) SR 17, Steps 1-3, $19.36-$20.98 hour / $3,355-$3,636 monthly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointment Basis: 10-month (July and August off)

Time Type: Full-time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: No

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Work Location Type: On-campus

Work Hours: M-F (8:00a - 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.

Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Disability Resources office collaborates with the university community to increase awareness, remove barriers, and promote an inclusive environment for students with disabilities.

The Disability Support Specialist will provide administrative support for all aspects of exam and classroom support, including exam accommodation services, coordination of lecture note-taking services, collaboration with Facilities Maintenance and Planning to place accessible classroom furniture for individual students, and assist with representing the department during registration and orientation and preview days. The position draws on a skill set that comprises database operations, nuanced interpersonal communication, policy implementation, student development, and ability to provide effective consumer service and support in a fast-paced environment with occasional high stress.

This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA 's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
• An Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR
• Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience.

College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human service, social sciences, communication, education, or related field.
• Experience with student services in a post-secondary setting.
• Experience in the provision of testing accommodations and its associated technology.
• Knowledge of the applicable policies and procedures governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job.
• Demonstrated experience with disability accommodation administration databases, such as Accessible Information Management

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(50%) Duties Include

Administration of accommodated exams for Southern Oregon University at the Ashland campus, and for distance education students. Uses independent judgment and action in explaining testing procedures to students and faculty, serving as liaison between them as nee

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