Whitman College · 2 days ago
Disability Access Services Specialist
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $58K/yrWhitman College is a top liberal arts college located in Walla Walla, WA, known for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusion. The Disability Access Services Specialist will advise and support students with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to academic programs and resources.
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Responsibilities
Meet with current students seeking accommodations, working with them through the process of applying or renewing or modifying accommodation requests, including intake meetings, acquiring and evaluating documentation, identifying and implementing accommodations as appropriate, and providing assistive technology support
Meet with prospective students and families, assisting with arrangement of disability support services for incoming and returning students, evaluating documentation, identifying and implementing accommodations as appropriate, and providing assistive technology support
Adhere to Whitman DAS protocols for obtaining and uploading documentation to support accommodations and for recording notes about the interactive process with students in the Accommodate system
Ensure that accommodations decisions are made in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008
Maintain awareness of and fulfill responsibilities related to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements
Serve as an on-campus presence and resource, and be available virtually, as needed, by students
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to ensure accessibility of programs and services for students
Serve as a trusted resource for faculty, staff, and students who have questions about student accommodations
Participate in planning and presenting faculty and staff professional development about disabilities and disability student services
Advocate for disability awareness as an essential
Qualification
Required
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Disability Access Services (DAS), the DAS Specialist will advise, counsel, and help students with disabilities become more effective learners with respect for all of the challenges they bring
The DAS Specialist plays an essential role in reducing barriers and ensuring equitable access to the College's academic programs and to academic and related resources for students with disabilities
The DAS Specialist provides a warm, welcoming on-campus presence to students seeking support for new and continuing accommodations
Meet with current students seeking accommodations, working with them through the process of applying or renewing or modifying accommodation requests, including intake meetings, acquiring and evaluating documentation, identifying and implementing accommodations as appropriate, and providing assistive technology support
Meet with prospective students and families, assisting with arrangement of disability support services for incoming and returning students, evaluating documentation, identifying and implementing accommodations as appropriate, and providing assistive technology support
Adhere to Whitman DAS protocols for obtaining and uploading documentation to support accommodations and for recording notes about the interactive process with students in the Accommodate system
Ensure that accommodations decisions are made in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008
Maintain awareness of and fulfill responsibilities related to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements
Serve as an on-campus presence and resource, and be available virtually, as needed, by students
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to ensure accessibility of programs and services for students
Serve as a trusted resource for faculty, staff, and students who have questions about student accommodations
Participate in planning and presenting faculty and staff professional development about disabilities and disability student services
Advocate for disability awareness as an essential
Company
Whitman College
Whitman College is a private liberal arts college based in Walla Walla, Washington
Founded in 1859
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8M2015-04-02Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Dan Terrio
Chief Information Officer
Ginger Withers
Co-Director and Founder: Brain, Behavior and Cognition Program, Whitman College
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