POSITION OVERVIEW

Disability Specialists work one-on-one to provide support to students with disabilities as they navigate the transition to college and the independence of being a college student. In this role, Disability Specialists review documentation and make individualized determinations of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Butler University’s SDS Office is unique in that Disability Specialists are also available to provide support to students regarding the myriad of ways their disability may impact them throughout their time as a Butler student. Several primary functions of this position include individualized student support, development and presentation of disability-awareness programming across campus, and close collaboration with faculty and other campus partners.
Note: Please submit a cover letter with your application that highlights how your skills and experiences have prepared you to work with students with disabilities on the college level, what draws you to this position, and what you would need to learn to be successful in this role.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree 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 but not limited to neuropsychological evaluations, medical reports and treatment plans, and IEP and 504 documents.
• Knowledge of how the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act apply to postsecondary education
• Willingness to engage and learn about diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality of identities in disability services
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision-making skills under pressure or in uncertain situations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in higher education
• Knowledge of industry information and student management software (i.e. Accommodate, Navigate, Peoplesoft, Canvas)

• Review and interpret disability-related documentation for all areas of disability; conduct intake interviews and meetings with prospective families and students; determine reasonable accommodations; maintain strict confidentiality and show professional discretion in all interactions; document interactions with prospective and registered students.
• Provide direct support services to students, including academic coaching, support with the transition to college, and training on accommodation-related software (specifically Kurzweil 3000 & Glean); monitor and track the progress of SDS-registered students in support of retention efforts; respond to and resolve student and faculty concerns; and make referrals as needed.
• Collaborate closely with SDS team members and other relevant campus partners on a regular basis to coordinate and implement accommodations & support services.
• Develop and implement disability/diversity-based programming, presentations, training guides, and materials for public consumption.
• Analyze disability-related data for the improvement of departmental processes and procedures, assist in the development of policies and procedural documents as needed.
• Support students requesting accommodations for extra-curricular activities such as Greek Life recruitment and off-campus study.
• Design and create department marketing materials, including but not limited to office bulletin boards, flyers, web content; manage social media accounts.
• Serve on campus-wide committees, as assigned, to ensure accessibility is on the forefront of campus conversations
• Serve as an administrative backup in the department as needed