Student Access & Accommodations Specialist

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking an Access Consultant to engage with students with disabilities, develop accommodations, and support a sizable caseload within the Disability Resource Center. You will refer students to campus resources and provide education and training to partners on campus and in the community.

The role reports to the Deputy Director, working with a team of over 20 staff to ensure access across academics, housing, dining, and parking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, student affairs, disability studies, counseling, or an equivalent field of study.
• Two (2) years of experience in higher education or professional disability-related experience
• Knowledge of State and Federal disability laws that apply to higher education
• Excellent interpersonal skills: collaboration, conflict resolution, time management, reliability, adaptability, strong work ethic
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• High-level comfort with Microsoft Suite products and willingness to learn and engage with other computer applications

Responsibilities

• Meets with students seeking disability-related accommodations
• Develop reasonable and appropriate accommodations related to academic, housing, dining, and parking needs
• Utilize knowledge of disability law (Section 504, 508, and ADAA)
• Maintain accurate student records and notes to ensure consistency and appropriate data collection.
• Oversee a caseload of over 500 students
• Collaborate with campus and community partners, including faculty, staff, parents, and others

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, student affairs, disability studies, counseling, or equivalent

Master's degree in education, student affairs, disability studies, counseling, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems

Job description

Purdue University is seeking an Access Consultant to engage with students with disabilities, develop accommodations, and support a sizable caseload within the Disability Resource Center. You will refer students to campus resources and provide education and training to partners on campus and in the community.

The role reports to the Deputy Director, working with a team of over 20 staff to ensure access across academics, housing, dining, and parking.