Student Disability Services Advisor

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Professional 303

Pay Range: $45,300.00 - $67,900.00

Job Description

This position provides services and assistance to students with disabilities seeking accommodations under the ADA. Provides direct assistance to current students as well as consultation to WGU personnel, external agencies, and prospective students.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to inquiries about ADA services and eligibility, provide information to current and prospective students, university faculty and staff, and external agencies.

• Meet with students who are requesting services to gather information about their specific disabilities, needs, and accommodation requests.

• Assist individuals in understanding how ADA applies to their situation.

• Understand and clearly communicate WGU processes and policies.

• Verify eligibility for ADA services by an interactive process, including reviewing disability documentation from educational institutions, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other medical providers.

• Determine reasonable accommodations, generate and provide letters of accommodation to students.

• Research and resolve issues with approved accommodations.

• Maintain student ADA files, including medical documentation, accommodation letters and correspondence regarding ADA services.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding student health information.

• Provide timely responses to all student inquiries and accommodation requests.

• Provide ongoing consultation and assistance to faculty and staff who are working with students with disabilities.

• Provide counsel for students with disabilities to assist them in meeting educational goals and promote independence and self-advocacy.

• Assist in the research of assistive technologies and resources.

• Investigate and problem solve accessibility barriers utilizing appropriate resources and collaborating with other University departments.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Exemplary communication and social skills to unify ADA efforts among staff and students

• Ability to work with a wide variety of student issues and maintain student confidentiality

• Moderate to expert skill level with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to articulate university policies and requirements

• Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic, online environment

• Knowledge of training principles and techniques; ability to present training materials

• Understand and abide by nondiscrimination and equal access laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to student affairs or disability services

• Two (2) years of experience in disability services in higher education or vocational rehabilitation settings. K-12 experience cannot be considered without accompanying experience in disability services in higher education or other vocational rehabilitation setting.

Preferred Qualif