Disability Services Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Disability Services Specialist will provide a broad range of assistance for students seeking disability-related accommodation at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. This position demands a high level of competence, sensitivity and integrity in all areas related to students with disabilities. Effective communication and administrative skills, along with the ability to work in an active office environment with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, are essential. Because the Disability Services Department requires a student-facing presence at all times, and because of the nature of the essential job duties and responsibilities of the Disability Services Specialist position, the Disability Services Specialist's ability to work on campus at least 50 percent of the time, and up to 100 percent of the time during peak business periods, is essential.

The Disability Services team is dedicated to ensuring equitable access while creating an inclusive campus community with a universally designed learning environment. Mitchell Hamline School of Law is committed to ensuring access to educational opportunities, programs, and services for all qualified students in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) As Amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of its education-related programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Intake and Case Management

• Manage student caseload. This duty includes conducting initial meetings, reviewing documentation, creating case notes, intentional follow up with students and/or faculty members, and referring students to on campus and/or external community resources.
• Interprets and explains School policies and procedures to students, adjuncts and faculty who are requesting information and/or using services; adheres to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
• Requests and analyzes medical reports and disability verifications from state licensed care providers; explains disability verification requirements to providers; and maintains confidential student files.
• Supports students' individualized modifications and accommodations needed for academic access.
• Provides support for students through meetings to discuss goals, progress, and any unresolved issues/concerns.

Records

• Reviews, updates, and maintains student records (e.g., SIS/Jenzabar, AIM).

Coordination of Auxiliary Services

Testing Accommodation Process

• The Disability Services Specialist will support the Disability Services team in implementing student testing accommodations. Strong written and verbal communication with students, faculty, and Disability Services team members is essential. Due to the dynamic nature of the testing process, the Disability Services Specialist must be able to work independently, manage multiple deadlines and consistently exercise critical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assist with proctoring exams during high-volume periods.

Alternative Format Materials

• This position will facilitate and manage departmental processes related to alternative format materials. Responsibilities include supporting the student request process for alternative format textbooks and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The Disability Services Specialist will also evaluate course materials for accessibility, as needed.

Assistive Technology

• The Disability Services Specialist will assist the Disability Services team in working with external vendors and the implementation of various assistive technology tools, including but not limited to Read & Write (literacy tool) and Glean (audio-notetaking). This position may also assist in providing informational training to students regarding approved accommodations and assigned assistive technology tools.

Captioning and American Sign Language (ASL)

• The Disability Services Specialist will work directly with faculty and with Disability Services' external vendor for real-time and post-production student captioning requirements. This position will also assist with captioning needs for large-scale events such as orientation and commencement. Additionally, the Disability Services Specialist may support the Director of Disability Services in organizing and scheduling ASL interpreters.

Implementation of additional auxiliary services, as needed.

• This may include organizing the logistics of ergonomic furniture for on-campus needs. As well as other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience working in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, special education, social work, counseling, communications, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field.
• One year of experience working specifically in the disability services field.
• Working knowledge of Accessible Information Management (AIM) software, or other related student information management software in the field of Disability Services.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
• Generous Holidays and Winter Break
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation package

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the School's discretion.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Notice of Nondiscrimination re: Title IX Sex Discrimination

Mitchell Hamline School of Law prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions about sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination and information about reporting concerns is located on our website (https://mitchellhamline.edu/students/title-ix/).

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