Disability and Access Specialist

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Disability and Access Specialist

  • 499877
  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Counseling & Student Support Svcs
  • Student Services
  • Full-time
  • Staff
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As the disability and access specialist, you will collaborate with various departments, assess student documentation, and determine appropriate academic adjustments/accommodations with adherence to Section 504 and ADA guidelines. In this role you will attend weekly conferences, provide student referrals, and monitor the database while maintaining a caseload of students with disabilities. You will actively participate in campus-wide initiatives to improve access for individuals with mobility impairments, engage in outreach, and work on psychoeducational program development.

The disability and access specialist position requires an individual who can document student interactions promptly and accurately in Titanium, maintain a current schedule, and prepare necessary reports for their supervisor's signature and approval. In addition, the specialist will inform the supervisor of staff development needs and performance improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:     

  • Master’s degree in rehabilitation, counseling, special education, or related field
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • At least two years of experience in higher education environment

Travel Required:

  • Less than 10%

Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.     

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

SCAD is committed to fostering a community of respect that is welcoming to all. The innovative spirit at SCAD enriches diversity, equity, and inclusion by empowering everyone to comfortably be one's authentic self. We are solutions-driven, collaboratively identifying and solving challenges to sustain a positively oriented environment. We understand when all perspectives are elevated, the university community is strengthened.

Equal employment opportunity disclosure 
SCAD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), race, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran status, or status in any group protected by applicable laws.

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