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Access Consultant (Multiple Positions)
Access Consultant (Multiple Positions)UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA • Tucson, AZ, US
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Access Consultant (Multiple Positions)

Access Consultant (Multiple Positions)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA • Tucson, AZ, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

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 areas 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 staff. In their outreach, Access Consultants have the opportunity to 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

  • Works as part of a group to ensure access in the academicsetting.
  • Collaborate with students and faculty to identify barriersto full participation in courses, activities, programs and services.
  • Determine and coordinate reasonable and effectiveaccommodation.
  • Problem-solve individual situations and requests.
  • Proactively communicate with faculty and instructors abouttheir course design to understand how best to eliminate disability-relatedbarriers.
  • Consult with accommodation service coordinators, ASLInterpreting, CART Captioning, and Digital and Physical Access to facilitateaccess in academic settings.
  • Provide consultation, information, resources and referral todisabled students, faculty and staff members.
  • Review disability-related documentation presented bystudents as part of the process to help determine reasonable accommodation andservices.
  • Maintain appropriate records by documenting communicationwith and regarding students, courses and instructors in departmental database;record recommended actions or accommodations and curricular information.
  • Utilize professional communication methods with students,faculty and staff regarding accommodation recommendations or concerns.
  • Participate actively in the continuing development of DRCservices, programs and activities.
  • Keep abreast of national, state, and localdisability-related issues.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality in verbal and writtencommunications.
  • Perform duties as needed to support DRC and universityevents and projects.
  • Provide consultation to University community on disability compliance, 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.
  • Travel to satellite campuses across the state, including the Phoenix metro area, to support strategic initiatives.
  • Maintain membership with relevant professional organizations.
  • Participate in professional development activities through presentation, publications, attendance at conferences and / or related activities.

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

  • Bachelors degree in Disability Studies, Education, Sociology, Psychology or related field.
  • 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.
  • Experience working with professional schools such as law school, medical schools, pharmacy and nursing, etc.
  • 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 represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. 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 .

    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 2

    Target Hire Date 9 / 1 / 2025

    Expected End Date

    Contact Information for Candidates rkipley@arizona.edu

    Open Date 8 / 11 / 2025

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

    Special Instructions to Applicant

    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. These reports 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.

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