Student Disability Support Specialist

Butler University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler University is seeking a Disability Specialist to support students with disabilities as they transition to college life and independence. You will review documentation, determine accommodations, and provide individualized support while collaborating with faculty and campus partners.

The role emphasizes program development, disability-awareness training, and data-driven process improvements to enhance student success and access across campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required in higher education, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience providing direct support and training to people with disabilities.
• Ability to interpret disability-related documentation, including neuropsychological evaluations, medical reports, treatment plans, IEP and 504 documents.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in postsecondary education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to engage with diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality in disability services.

Responsibilities

• Interpret documentation and lead intake meetings to determine and implement reasonable accommodations.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and uphold confidentiality and discretion.
• Provide direct support services to students, including academic coaching and transition to college.
• Collaborate with SDS team and campus partners to coordinate accommodations and support services.
• Develop disability/diversity programming, presentations, and training materials.
• Analyze disability-related data to improve departmental processes and policies.
• Support students seeking accommodations for extracurricular activities.
• Design department marketing materials and manage web content and social media.
• Serve on campus committees to keep accessibility a campus priority.
• Provide administrative backup in the department as needed.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment under pressure

Diversity & inclusion

Software proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, social work, psychology, or related field

Experience in higher education

Job description

Butler University is seeking a Disability Specialist to support students with disabilities as they transition to college life and independence. You will review documentation, determine accommodations, and provide individualized support while collaborating with faculty and campus partners.

The role emphasizes program development, disability-awareness training, and data-driven process improvements to enhance student success and access across campus.