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JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director for the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at the Storrs campus, the Disability Service Professional (DSP) engages in the interactive process with students requesting accommodations, their faculty and campus staff to determine if the student is considered a student with disability and if so, reasonable and appropriate academic and residential accommodations. This position coordinates accommodations and services for students with permanent and/or temporary disabilities to ensure that all University programs, activities, and services are accessible.  The successful candidate will work with a fair amount of independence, within the goals and objectives established by the CSD. The incumbent will be sensitive to and have an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds of UConn students and staff while establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with constituents and colleagues. The DSP assists in ensuring that all University entities comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and other relevant state and federal legislation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages an assigned caseload of students with permanent and/or temporary disabilities by engaging in the interactive process with students, faculty and staff as indicated.
• Collects and interprets medical and educational documentation for assigned caseload to determine disability and to identify reasonable and appropriate accommodations on a course-by-course basis; determines appropriate and effective accommodations, which do not fundamentally alter the program of study. 
• Documents engagement through detailed notes in the interactive process with students, faculty and staff in the determination and coordination of accommodations in CSD’s database.
• Collaborates with Accommodations and Assistive Technology accommodation teams to ensure that approved academic accommodations are coordinated with students, faculty and staff. The coordination of accommodations may include: testing accommodations, provision of assistive technology and auxiliary aids, recruitment/hiring readers and/or scribes, alternate media, captioning, etc.
• Oversees activities in collaboration with other departments across the campus to ensure equal opportunity for access to academic and co-curricular programs at the University for assigned students.
• Makes recommendations to faculty, staff and departments regarding the University’s academic and programmatic obligations under the law and University guidelines for students with disabilities; collaborates with appropriate campus constituents regarding scholastic probation, dismissal, extension of academic deadlines, readmission, withdrawal from the University, etc.
• Serves as a liaison and a resource for students with disabilities; provides information to students regarding their legal rights and responsibilities; collaborates and consults with faculty and staff regarding academic accommodations, compliance with legal responsibilities, as well as instructional, programmatic and curriculum modifications.
• Coordinates outreach to incoming and prospective students and their family members when indicated regarding accommodations and services offered; communicates information regarding program activities and services to the campus community.
• Collaborates with program staff in the outreach and coordination of the enhanced services program, Beyond Access.
• Conducts in-service training for campus faculty, staff and the administration to promote understanding and increase awareness of the needs and concerns of students with disabilities.
• Interviews, hires, trains and supervises graduate students to coordinate accommodations; assigns tasks and sets work priorities; evaluates performance.
• Collects and analyzes data regarding the caseload of students and accommodations coordination; prepares reports related to CSD services.
• Contributes and assists with the development of resource materials and department publications related to students with disabilities; writes copy and contributes to the content of the CSD website and social media sites.
• Represents the Center on various University, divisional and campus committees to assure compliance with federal mandates; serves as a liaison for designated units to address issues of accessibility.
• Maintains current knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations regarding access and services for students with disabilities and their applicability to the University; serves as a resource to the campus community in explaining such laws; responds to requests for interpretation of legal mandates on campus-specific issues.
• Attends weekly case review meetings and staff meetings.
• Performs related duties and special assignments as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in special education, rehabilitation or other related field, and at least 6 years of experience working with students with disabilities.  Two years of experience must be serving as an advanced or senior team member or working as a project lead OR a Master’s degree and four years of experience working with students with disabilities.
2. Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, including knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments, and other relevant state and federal legislation.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively to groups with different backgrounds and experience (i.e., students, parents/guardians, colleagues).
4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary for effective work relationships.
5. Demonstrated understanding of and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity issues.
6. Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations. 
7. Demonstrated ability to clearly and succinctly document engagement in the interactive process with students, parents/guardians, faculty and staff as indicated in the case management system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in special education, rehabilitation, higher education administration or other related field.
2. Demonstrated experience in post-secondary disability service provision.
3. Demonstrated experience coordinating academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
4. Demonstrated experience with the use and applicability of assistive technology for students with disabilities in an academic setting.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position.  The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.  For additional information regarding benefits, please visit UConn Health Benefits and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499568 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on June 23, 2026. 

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