Disability Services Coordinator

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Access Coordinator
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Disability Services Coordinator
POSTING DATE: September 18, 2023

Essential Job Functions

This position works in the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office to help reduce and/or remove educational barriers for student with disabilities. SAS is responsible for following federal, state and UWS polices for ensuring access. This individual will utilize the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations and assist with the implementation of the necessary accommodations by working with our faculty and instructional staff. This position reports to the Director of Student Accessibility Services and is part of the Division of University Inclusivity and Community Engagement. 

What You'll Do

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Disseminates disability related information and resources to prospective and enrolled students to ensure understating of their disability rights.
• Facilitates the interactive process in collaborating with students with disabilities, instructors and staff to determine reasonable accommodations. 
• Consults with faculty, instructional staff and other university stakeholders to advise on reasonable accommodations according to the established policies, laws and best practices.
• Develops, delivers and promotes training programs and resources for various stakeholder groups to disseminate accurate information and provide guidance with regards to disability services.
• Creates and maintains accurate records.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree at time of application
• One year of related experience
• Direct experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Excellent judgement, including sensitivity to personal and confidential information
• Ability to delegate and prioritize work

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or related field
• Experience in higher education environment
• Understanding of federal and state laws regarding disability rights
• Direct experience working in a college environment to support individuals with mental health, learning, attentional, or chronic health conditions
• Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. This position will work fully on-campus during the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range of $43,000-$45,860.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Benefit Details

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen,

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Disability Services Coordinator"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Jaime Miller
Phone: (920) 465-2841
Email: millerja@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, October 1, 2023.