Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator at University of Akron

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Advocacy, Counseling, Communication, Instructional Skills, Knowledge Of ADA, Psycho-Educational Reports, Service Coordination, Skill Building Programs, Student Advisement, Disability Awareness, Legislation Interpretation, Program Development, Academic Retention, Collaboration, Committee Participation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Assess eligibility for services and determine reasonable accommodations based on documentation provided by appropriate medical professionals. Documentation may include medical reports and psycho-educational test results. Disability Specialist and Service Coordinator will serve students with a variety of disabilities with a focus in students with psychological disorders and learning disabilities. Conducts initial interviews with students with disabilities and provides advisement regarding various academic topics. Act as an advocate for students with disabilities while responding to related inquiries from faculty, staff, and students. Develops and presents information that builds awareness of disabilities within the campus community as well as participates in university and divisional committees. Develop and implement skill building programs to facilitate academic retention for students with disabilities. Identify and develop appropriate materials to meet the educational needs of individual students. Assist department and university community with conducting regular assessments of services and learning outcomes. Additional Position Information: Education: Minimum Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling or related field required. Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) preferred. Experience: Requires up to 2 years and prefer 1 year of relevant experience (including internships and graduate work) in accommodating the needs of students with disabilities including the interpretation of psycho-educational reports and legislation. Demonstrated knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws required. Experience working directly with students with disabilities who are in a post-secondary setting is required. Strong communication, instructional, and counseling skills required. Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references to your profile. Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Natasha Kuzmina Email: nkuzmina@uakron.edu ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Responsibilities

The Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator assesses eligibility for services and determines reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. They also advocate for students and develop programs to facilitate academic retention.