Access Consultant

Access Consultant

Posting Number
req20655

Department
Disability Resource Center

Department Website Link
https://drc.arizona.edu/

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
The Access Consultant works directly with students to understand disability-related barriers they may experience or anticipate on campus and respond to requests for reasonable accommodation. Each Access Consultant works closely with academic colleges/program and/or student service area to build relationships, so they understand program culture and requirements.

Access Consultants play a critical role in facilitating the University's commitment to inclusion, specifically compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Informed by universal design, Access Consultants prioritize the most seamless and equitable ways to ensure access.

Access Consultants communicate and consult with a range of constituents, including students, faculty, parents and other DRC staff. In their outreach, Access Consultants can educate around how we can move beyond compliance to achieve meaningful inclusion on campus.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Works as part of a team to ensure access in the academic setting:

• Collaborate with students and faculty to identify barriers to full participation in courses, activities, programs and services
• Determine and coordinate reasonable and effective accommodations
• Problem-solve individual situations and requests
• Proactively communicate with faculty and instructors about their course design to understand how best to eliminate disability-related barriers

Provide consultation services:

• Provide consultation, information, resources and referral to disabled students, faculty and staff members
• Utilize professional communication with students, faculty and staff regarding accommodation recommendations or concerns
• Provide consultation to university community on universal design, social construction of disability, and intersections of disability with campus environments

Participate on university committees, task forces and networks and serve a liaison role with other units as appropriate:

• Consult with accommodation service coordinators and the Digital and Physical Access Team to facilitate access in academic settings
• Participate actively in the continuing development of DRC services, programs and activities

Maintain documentation and confidentiality:

• Review, collect and maintain disability documentation presented by students as part of the process to help determine reasonable accommodation
• Maintain appropriate records by documenting communication with and regarding students, courses and instructors in departmental database; record recommended actions or accommodations and curricular information
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in verbal and written communications
• Maintain membership with relevant professional organizations
• Participate in professional development activities through presentation, publications, attendance at conferences and/or related activities

• Keep abreast of national, state, and local disability-related issues

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of disability studies, models of disability, inclusive educational design and their application to higher education
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of disability studies, models of disability, inclusive educational design and their application to higher education
• Skill at developing and delivering professional presentations and workshops
• Working knowledge of common computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office and databases)
• Demonstrated knowledge of campus and community resources
• Ability to build, maintain professional relationships and work collaboratively on a team
• Strong ability to assess a situation and problem-solve appropriately

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Disability Studies, Education, Sociology, Psychology or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Disability Studies, Education, Sociology, Psychology or related fields
• Two years' professional experience in higher education or disability services

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Legal Compliance

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
6

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum
$47356

Grade Range Midpoint
$59195

Grade Range Maximum
$71034

Career Stream and Level
PC2

Job Family
Disability Resources

Job Function
Legal & Compliance

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
10/28/2024

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
sschlauderaff@arizona.edu

Open Date
9/23/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

Location: Little Tucson, AZ, US

Posted Date: 11/21/2024