Access Advisor, Student Accessibility Services in Kent

Job Title:

Access Advisor, Student Accessibility Services

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$37,843 - $43,488

Basic Function:

Determine and implement accommodations for students with disabilities. Reports to Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Determine and implement appropriate academic accommodations for disabled students through interviews with students, the evaluation of medical, psychological, and neuro-psychological documentation.

Advise students, parents, faculty, and staff on disability accommodations, policies, and procedures. Stay apprised of current trends and practices in disability resources in higher education.

Support department programs and initiatives, in accordance with division and university priorities. Serve on various university and external committees as requested and/or required.

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

None.

Knowledge Of:

Access concerns, required services, and relevant legislation for students with disabilities in post-secondary education

Skill In:

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with a variety of individuals, including faculty, staff, students, parents, and external constituents*
Student-focused problem solving, working as a team, and working independently
Personal computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite*

Ability To:

Evaluate, interpret, and apply complex requirements and policies
Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.”

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free<http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free>.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.