Job postingsSpecialist - Advisor-ContinuingBack to search results Apply now Job no: 962876 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College:University Health And WellbeingDepartment:Resource Ctr For Persons W Disabilities 10053793Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary:Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East Lansing Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Continuing System Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly Working/Functional TitleAccess SpecialistPosition SummaryThis Position
Provides advising, direct services, consultation, and referrals to persons with disabilities to facilitate full participation in university programs and services
Provides outreach, consulting, and presentations to university faculty and staff to facilitate an environment of accessibility and inclusion
Develops and administers programs and services intent on increasing engagement in the mission and programs of Michigan State University, fostering student success, and ultimately advancing career and life success
Knowledge, abilities and skills required: Knowledge of educational and employment-related accommodations, skills, and tools used by persons with a range of disabilities Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to services for D/deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including ASL interpreters and CART services Ability to use personal interviews and medical documentation to assess disability and to determine and implement appropriate accommodations and auxiliary aids/services Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce clear case notes Excellent oral and ASL communication skills, including group presentations Strong collaborative/team skills balanced by an ability to operate independently with minimal prompting Working knowledge of assistive technology and its role in facilitating full participation by disabled individuals Working knowledge of information management via computer technologies including databases, web-based data systems, e-mail, spreadsheets, and word processing Schedules translation services for students that are D/deaf and Hard of hearing.Illustration of duties:
Provision of direct services to persons with disabilities (60%):
Interact with students and employees to assess program eligibility, conduct needs assessments, and determine reasonable accommodations Schedules translation services for students that are D/deaf and Hard of hearing. Review, recommend, and implement auxiliary aids/services and reasonable accommodations Facilitate full participation in academic, workplace, and extracurricular life through advising, service coordination, and networking Utilize disability documentation and data from needs assessments to implement effective accommodation strategies that enable students and employees to meet essential functions in academic and workplace settings Assist with development of appropriate compensatory strategies and assistive technology where relevant Facilitate positive peer contacts and interactions among persons with disabilities
Presentations, in-services and consultation with faculty, staff, and departments (20%):
Provide consultation and advocacy with faculty and staff regarding individual accommodation needs Make referrals to appropriate campus and community resources Produce and present workshops and presentations on disability and accommodations
Coordination of programs providing services to persons with disabilities (20%):
Read, interpret, and critically analyze medical and functional capacity documentation to determine when conditions represent ADA qualified disabilities Develop and implement innovative programs to address student needs Annual reporting of programmatic needs, progress, and strengths/weaknesses Maintain knowledge/expertise regarding the issues, resources, and concerns for disabled individuals Collaborate on proposals that facilitate new or expanded programmatic efforts Other duties as assignedEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Required DegreeMasters -disability studies, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or other relevant fieldsMinimum Requirements
Master’s degree in disability studies, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or other relevant fields
Two years experience working with persons who are D/deaf and hard of hearing in an educational setting
Strong knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, with basic understanding of auto-captions and AI technology evolution
Experience working with chronic health conditions and determining accommodations in an educational setting
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of educational and employment-related accommodations, skills, and tools used by persons with a range of disabilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to services for D/deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including ASL interpreters and CART services
Ability to use personal interviews and medical documentation to assess disability and to determine and implement appropriate accommodations and auxiliary aids/services
Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce clear case notes
Excellent oral and ASL communication skills, including group presentations
Strong collaborative/team skills balanced by an ability to operate independently with minimal prompting
Working knowledge of assistive technology and its role in facilitating full participation by disabled individuals
Working knowledge of information management via computer technologies including databases, web-based data systems, e-mail, spreadsheets, and word processing
Schedules translation services for students that are D/deaf and Hard of hearing.
Required Application Materials
resume
letter of interest
Special InstructionsReports to the Assistant Director of the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities for general direction and specific projects. Innovation, independent judgment and collaboration with colleagues is expected for most assignments.Review of Applications Begins On08/01/2024Remote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.Websitercpd.msu.eduMSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.Advertised: Jul 1, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time