Part-Time Disability Support Specialist

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a dedicated professional to provide academic, career, social, and emotional support to students with disabilities, helping them thrive throughout their college experience.

The role also involves developing disability-related training and collaborating with student organizations and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to identify and secure grant funding for services.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have experience providing services to individuals with disabilities, as well as experience collaborating with partners and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, social, and emotional support to college students with disabilities.
• Develop training related to disability and coordinate services with student groups and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to identify grant funding.

Skills

Disability services experience

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State 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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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.