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Disability Services Advisor

UWSYS University of Wisconsin System Administration
Milwaukee, WI
5mo ago

Full-Time
Remote

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Position Title:

Disability Services Advisor

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Disability Services Advisor

Job Duties:

The Disability Services Advisor (Access Specialist) will be responsible for facilitating and recommending reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to all institutional programs, services, and activities. This will be achieved through collaboration with students, faculty, and staff to identify and remove barriers, maintain student records, and provide consultative services. The advisor will also promote inclusion and universal design through education and advocacy, and assist in developing programs to enhance awareness and sensitivity towards disability services.

Work is primarily performed on the UW-Milwaukee campus and may have the option to work remotely once per week. This position may allow for additional occasional remote work, as determined and approved by Director.

The incumbent will be expected to observe an unpaid work break two months out of the year. Typically, the unpaid work breaks are expected to be from approximately mid-December to mid-January, and June, but the dates will vary each year.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations

Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources

Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations

Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems

Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services

Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities

Department: The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is dedicated to providing equal access for disabled students to the University’s academic, social, cultural and recreational programs. We provide comprehensive services and accommodations for disabled students, as well as outreach and support to faculty and staff. The ARC is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible University experience for all students.

Compensation: $46,666 to $50,000/annually (this is the salary amount prorated based on 2 months of unpaid leave). Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors.

Required Qualifications (All must be clearly demonstrated on application materials):

Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.

At least one semester of professional experience in a post-secondary setting directly facilitating the interactive process for determining and implementing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of disability-related laws (e.g., ADA, Section 504, Section 508) and best practices in higher education disability services.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience effectively collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to support equitable access.

Experience reviewing disability documentation and determining reasonable accommodations based on functional limitations and programmatic barriers.

Preferred Qualifications (Applicable experience must be clearly demonstrated on application materials):

Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.

Two semesters of direct experience working in a post-secondary disability services office facilitating the interactive process and coordinating academic accommodations.

Experience engaging in collaborative problem-solving with faculty, students, and departments to address access barriers in academic and/or campus environments.

Familiarity with accommodation management systems (e.g., AIM, Accommodate), and learning platforms such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its application in educational settings.

Experience providing training or outreach related to disability awareness, accessibility, or inclusive teaching practices in a higher education context.

How to Apply:

Applicants will be expected to provide:

A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

A Resume

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Application Deadline: 12/28/25

Contact Information:

Emily Jensen

eejensen@uwm.edu

414-251-9195

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Disability Services Advisor

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Compensation: $46,666 to $50,000/annually (this is the salary amount prorated based on 2 months of unpaid leave). Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors.

Required Qualifications (All must be clearly demonstrated on application materials):

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

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Job Profile:

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Key Job Responsibilities:

Compensation: $46,666 to $50,000/annually (this is the salary amount prorated based on 2 months of unpaid leave). Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors.

Required Qualifications (All must be clearly demonstrated on application materials):

Preferred Qualifications (Applicable experience must be clearly demonstrated on application materials):

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