Disability Specialist

Position Overview Disability Specialists work one-on-one to provide support tostudents with disabilities as they navigate the transition tocollege and the independence of being a college student. In thisrole, Disability Specialists review documentation and makeindividualized determinations of reasonable accommodation forstudents with disabilities. Butler University’s SDS Office isunique in that Disability Specialists are also available to providesupport to students regarding the myriads of ways their disabilitymay impact them throughout their time as a Butler student. Severalprimary functions of this position include individualized studentsupport, development and presentation of disability-awarenessprogramming across campus, and close collaboration with faculty andother campus partners. Note: Please submit a cover letter with your application thathighlights how your skills and experiences have prepared you towork with students with disabilities on the college level, whatdraws you to this position, and what you would need to learn to besuccessful in this role. Responsibilities Interpret disability-related documentation and lead intakemeetings with families and students to determine and implementreasonable accommodations Maintain rigorous documentation of student interactions and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionaldiscretion Provide direct support services to students, including academiccoaching, support with the transition to college, and training onaccommodation-related software; monitor and track the progress ofSDS-registered students in support of retention efforts; respond to and resolve student and faculty concerns Collaborate closely with SDS team members and other relevantcampus partners on a regular basis to coordinate and implementaccommodations & support services Develop and implement disability/diversity-based programming,presentations, training guides, and materials for publicconsumption Analyze disability-related data for the improvement ofdepartmental processes and procedures, assist in the development ofpolicies and procedural documents as needed Support students requesting accommodations for extra-curricularactivities such as Greek Life recruitment and off-campus study Design and create department marketing materials, including butnot limited to office bulletin boards, flyers, web content; manage social media accounts Serve on campus-wide committees, as assigned, to ensureaccessibility is on the forefront of campus conversations Serve as an administrative backup in the department asneeded Required Qualifications Master’s degree in higher education, social work, psychology,or a related field Experience providing direct support and training to people withdisabilities Ability to interpret disability-related documentation,including but not limited to neuropsychological evaluations,medical reports and treatment plans, and IEP and 504 documents Knowledge regarding how the Americans with Disabilities Act andSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act apply to postsecondaryeducation Proven ability to rapidly master and integrate new softwareinto daily workflows; demonstrates high agility when navigatingmultiple digital platforms simultaneously Willingness to engage and learn about diversity, equity,inclusion, and intersectionality of identities in disabilityservices Demonstrated strong written and verbal communicationskills Demonstrated interpersonal skills Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision-makingskills under pressure or in uncertain situations Preferred Qualifications Experience working in higher education BU Benefits and Perks Please check out Butler’sTotal Rewards website to learn more about our benefitofferings, which include: Paid Time Off and Holidays : 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscalyear 8 Paid Holidays In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and NewYear’s Day Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment) Health : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans includingdisability and life insurance programs Retirement : 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment Tuition Assistance : Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees,spouses, and dependent children. Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree Covers tuition only Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks : Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries forfull-time staff and faculty LinkedIn Learning Courses Free premium subscription to the Calm App Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT Discount at the College Bookstore Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events CenterPerformances About Us Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensiveuniversity encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy& Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolledat Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. Acareer at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s anopportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportivecommunity grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningfulimpact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty andstaff play a vital role in delivering transformational learningexperiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring athriving Butler for generations to come. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcomeapplications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race,religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, nationalorigin, or any other legally protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr Butler University