AEC Access Advisor

Access Advisors work as part of a team dedicated to facilitating access and full inclusion of students with disabilities into the university environment. This is partially accomplished through proactive advising, effective collaborations and consultations with faculty and staff, and the fostering of systemic campus change. Access Advisors report directly to the Accessible Education Center Assistant Director.

Access Advisors work with students to facilitate student success and an inclusive and accessible educational experience, consistent with federal law and universal design principles. Access Advisors function as accessibility specialists and case managers, working with a high volume of students who may present with complicated mental health or chronic health situations, learning disabilities, ADHD, head injury, etc.

Access Advisors collaborate and problem solve with instructors and other campus entities to ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided and universal design solutions are considered. Access Advisors may give presentations to students, parents, and university employees. Advisors will also have the opportunity to coordinate and participate in AEC projects.

Access Advisors work in a fast-paced office setting delivering advising support and accommodation guidance year-round. Access Advisors must be able to work with diverse students presenting with a range of disability experiences and related challenges including crisis or scholastic difficulty. Access Advisors are committed to supporting the university’s emphasis on academic excellence in a culturally diverse and academically challenging learning environment.

The Access Advisors must exhibit professionalism and collegiality in a team environment, and the ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, accessible and professional atmosphere in the office. This person must exhibit cultural humility and agility, with the ability and commitment to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

This role is designated as fully on-site and does not offer remote or hybrid scheduling option.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience providing advising or counseling in education, counseling, social work/behavioral support, or college/university environment.
• Experience advising, counseling, teaching or otherwise working with young adults with disabilities; OR
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, higher education, or related field;
• Experience advising, counseling, teaching, or otherwise working with young adults with disabilities.

Professional Competencies

• Understanding of issues facing diverse groups (e.g. low-socioeconomic, first generation, students with disabilities, underrepresented students of color, non-traditional, and under-prepared individuals).
• Strong communication skills.
• High-level organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, detail oriented and time sensitive environment.
• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; resolving issues, problems, or situations.
• Ability to anticipate next steps and execute independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (or similar). Ability to produce professional correspondence, documents, data reports, and presentations.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of universal/inclusive design concepts and experience with implementation.
• Working knowledge of ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.