Part-Time Temporary Disability Resources Specialist (On Site

Delta College; Frankenlust Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta College is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Disability Resources Specialist to join the Disability Services team at University Center, MI. The role is on site, 29 hours per week, year-round, with an hourly rate of $17.96.

The successful candidate will review disability documentation, coordinate accommodations, and support students in understanding their rights and rights to accommodations. Experience in higher education and commitment to inclusion are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with majors in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or Special Education plus 1-3 years of related experience.
• Alternatively, 3-5 years of related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Review disability documentation to determine eligibility for services and accommodations.
• Assess how a student’s disability interacts with academics and plan accommodations.
• Coordinate communication between faculty, staff, and students with disabilities.
• Assist students in understanding their disabilities and rights regarding accommodations.
• Document and review case records in electronic files.
• Support the Leave of Absences process for students seeking short-term leaves.
• Perform other duties to support students and Disability Resources.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Documentation

Student support

Diversity inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education)

3-5 years related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Part-Time Temporary Disability Resources Specialist (On Site - University Center, MI)

Position Title Part-Time Temporary Disability Resources Specialist (On Site - University Center, MI)

Employee Group

Employee Group Temporary

Division/Department

Division/Department Disability Services

Status

Temporary, 29 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Hourly rate: $17.96

Position Summary Information

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusionin students, faculty and staff.

The Disability Resources office is looking for someone to work 29 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :

• Review disability documentation of functional limitations to determine eligibility for services and to substantiate requests for reasonable accommodations.
• Assess the interaction of the student(s) disability with the academic environment and develop a plan for the provision of reasonable accommodations to facilitate equitable opportunities.
• Coordinate communication between faculty, staff, and enrolled students with disabilities.
• Assist students in understanding their disabilities and their rights and responsibilities relating to reasonable accommodations.
• Document, maintain and review current and accurate case records, notes and related information in electronic files.
• Support the Leave of Absences process for students seeking short-term leaves.
• Other duties to support students and the office of Disability Resources as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Major(s) required: Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education and 1 year – 3 years of related work experience
• Or 3 years – 5 years of related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree

Additional Experiences Considered

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 27th. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
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  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please share an example of a time when you worked with someone whose needs, background, or communication style differed significantly from your own. How did you adapt your approach, and what did you learn from the experience?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Professional Certifications or Licensures
• Other