Disability Specialist, College of Professional Studies & UNH Law

Position Details
Summary
Operating Title
Disability Specialist, College of Professional Studies & UNH Law
Long Classification Title
Mental Health Counselor I
Campus Location
Concord, Durham, Manchester
Department
UNH Student Accessibility Services
Summary of Position
Disability Specialists are integral members of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Team. Working directly with SAS, this position assists in providing support to students and instructors in the College of Professional Studies (CPS), UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Law), and, as needed, UNH Durham.
Disability specialists develop, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate services for students with disabilities. This includes helping students throughout the interactive accommodations process, assisting faculty and other UNH personnel in implementing accommodations, providing on-going supports for students with complicated accommodation needs, assisting students with technology related needs, and managing specific services such as CART and interpreters.
The CPS/Law disability specialist will provide services on the Manchester campus and UNH Law campus in Concord (at least two in-person days per week on each campus). As needed, support will also be provided to UNH Durham and the SAS team.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience
2 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number
PS4709FY24
Other minimum qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education or related discipline, and two years of experience working with students with disabilities, or Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience within higher education.
Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the post-secondary environment working with students with disabilities.
• Experience working with non-traditional students.
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience supporting students that are accessing their education both in-person and online.
• Experience supporting students through the interactive accommodation process.
• Knowledge of a range of different disabilities and the impact of disability within the higher education context.
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and other applicable laws. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge and skills related to working within the Microsoft Office tools.

Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Grade
16
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
Posting Details
Posting Date
07/08/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type
Regular
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Equipment/Instruments
N/A
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicable
Duties / Responsibilities
Job Duties
Duty/Responsibility

• As outlined within SAS policies and procedures, assist CPS and UNH Law students throughout the interactive accommodation process.
• Advise students about SAS policies and procedures. Advise students about UNH, CPS, and UNH Law services, and resources.
• Review and evaluate documentation related to students' disabilities.
• Meet with students to discuss their accommodation needs and their requests.
• Based on documentation and student self-report, approve student accommodations and plan as needed.
• Support students in communicating accommodations to their instructors.
• Maintain and update confidential files on each student.
• Follow-up with student or faculty related to accommodations.

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide on-going support and coordination of services to CPS and UNH Law students with disabilities.
• Provide coaching and guidance as appropriate.
• Assist students in connecting to other campus resources.
• Develop student support resources.

Duty/Responsibility

• Support faculty in implementing student accommodations.
• Collaborate with University offices across both College of Professional Studies (CPS) and UNH Law.

Duty/Responsibility
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research, editing and updating office materials.
• Develop resources for campus partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze student and other SAS data and prepare regular reports.
• Regularly attend professional development trainings related to changes in best practices and legislative changes.
• Provide support to SAS Team members.

Duty/Responsibility

• Act as liaison and advocate with the University Community including faculty and administrators, as appropriate.
• Present information about the SAS office or other relevant topics to the campus community and/or prospective students.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume/Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents