Part-Time Disability Support Specialist

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking an individual to provide academic, career, social, and emotional support to college students with disabilities. The role involves developing training related to disabilities and collaborating with student organizations and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Applicants must have relevant experience in service provision and program development. A commitment to equity and inclusion is essential as part of the university's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience providing support to college students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with training development related to disability.
• Ability to collaborate with student organizations and vocational services.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, social, and emotional support to students.
• Develop training programs related to disability.
• Coordinate services and identify grant funding.

Skills

Experience providing services to individuals with disabilities

Collaboration with partners

Program development

Job description

Application Instructions

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Job Description and Position Requirements

This position will require the provision of academic, career, social, and emotional support to college students with disabilities to support their overall success. The position will also entail developing training related to disability, collaborating with student organizations/support groups and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to coordinate services and identify grant funding. Applicants should have experience providing services to individuals with disabilities, as well as experience collaborating with partners and program development.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.