Access Specialist, College of Engineering at Osu

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Job Title:

Access Specialist, College of Engineering

Department:

Student Life | Disability Services

The Access Specialist is a Student Life Disability Services (SLDS) employee embedded within an academic college at The Ohio State University to support the college’s goals for student persistence, well-being, and engagement. As a dedicated liaison between SLDS and the academic unit, this position provides direct support to students with disabilities enrolled in the college and facilitating their access to accommodations. The specialist collaborates with faculty and staff to promote universal design for learning instructional practices, reduce barriers in the learning environment, and ensure the implementation of accommodations. This role also contributes to college-based student support and consultation teams, offering disability-related expertise in discussions about students of concern. The Access Specialist maintains a caseload of students registered with SLDS from the college and engages in outreach and consultation to increase awareness and utilization of disability services within the academic college.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 4 years of relevant experience.

• 2 years of professional work experience in student development, disabilities services, and/or student support.

• Experience in creating educational offerings focused on disabilities or access.

• Experience building cross-campus partnerships.

• Experience in creating or overseeing student support or educational programs.

• Successful completion of a background check.

Desired Qualifications:

• 4 to 8 years of professional experience in higher education, non profit or disability access roles

• 2 years of experience in public speaking and creating accessible content

• Knowledge of federal, state, and university policies related to disability services

• Familiarity with SLDS services, policies, and procedures

• Ability to read and interpret psychoeducational assessments

• Experience designing workshops and support programs for students with disabilities

Additional Information:

Hiring range is $51,500 to $67,250. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Career Roadmap Designation

https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/

Function: Student Life

Subfunction: Accessibility

Career Level: Specialist 3

Office of Student Life Mission Statement:
The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society. 

Location:

Ohio Union (0161)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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