Disability Services Advisor, EI001, Full-Time: 100%, Academic Staff, Annual (12-month) appointment, Ongoing/Renewable, one vacancy

DUTIES:

The Disability Services Advisor provides management and daily coordination and implementation of Disability Support Services. The Disability Services Advisor is an active partner on campus and in the Educational Success Center and is expected to engage in problem identification and solution implementation in service to students registered with Disability Support Services. In addition, they facilitate the provision of reasonable accommodations for populations with disabilities to ensure equal access to the programs, services, and activities of the institution. Recommends and facilitates reasonable accommodations for populations with disabilities to ensure access to the physical, educational, and social activities of the institution. Additionally, they will be available to support regular Educational Success Center operations as needed.

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This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling, student personnel, or a related area

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with underrepresented, underserved, or minoritized students.
• Prior experience working with traditional and nontraditional students in-person and online students.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling, student personnel, or a related area.
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities or other compliance work.
• Prior experience working with web-based student management and intervention systems.
• Prior experience with digital accessibility

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, the barriers, challenges, and needs of nontraditional, minoritized, low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Comfort with and ability to learn a variety of technology tools and platforms, both web and computer based.
• Ability to partner with various departments for common initiatives and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical judgment skills, decision-making skills, and problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge of federal and state ADA regulations and their application in a university setting.
• Knowledge of disability rights, responsibilities, and requirements.
• Ability to work with and commit to serving the needs of nontraditional, minority, and disadvantaged students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to read and understand various standardized test evaluations and medical reports.

STARTING DATE:

As soon as possible.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu.

For additional information about this position, contact Shannon Olson at solson83@uwsuper.edu.

Salary range for this position is: $46,200 – $51,000 annually.  Specific benefit information can be found here. A snap-shot of benefits offered for this position include:

Paid Time Off Per Year:

*Hours are pro-rated based on appointment percentage for less than 100%-time employees.

• 176 hours of Vacation
• 36 hours of Personal
• 96 hours of Sick Leave
• 9 legal holidays

State Group Health Insurance Plans:

• Health Plan, High Deductible, or Access Plans available
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts

Access to Additional Insurance:

• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Income Continuation

Retirement Plans Through Wisconsin Retirement System:

• 6.95% contribution with employer match
• Vested at 5 years (must meet eligibility requirements)

Other Benefits

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – provides free and confidential resources to address personal and work-related concerns for employee and their immediate family members.
• On-site wellness resources and opportunities through the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being, Marcovich Wellness Center, and Department of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Review of all complete applications will commence 8:00 AM on January 27, 2025. In the event this search is extended for any reason, applications submitted after this date will be considered. Once an applicant applies, profile information remains in UW-Superior’s Talent Management System for future submissions.

If you are not currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System, you may apply online through this portal. If you are a current employee of the University of Wisconsin System, you may apply through our HRS System. Please include the following information in your application:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

Internal applicants: select the internal applicant link. Registration for account not required.

External applicants: select the external applicant link and register for an account:

How to Register for a UW-Careers Account:

1. To register for a UW-Careers account, click on the Click Here to Register link to create your user name and password.
2. Search for the #25-35: Disability Services Advisor – Educational Success Center position and click on the Apply Now button to submit a resume.
   • At this time, you will be asked to complete your profile. Please select Save to continue the application process.
3. To submit your letter of application, unofficial transcripts, etc., you must add the document as an attachment by clicking on the Add Attachment link below the Cover Letters and Attachments box.
4. Clicking on the Next link, please complete the required Online Questionnaire.
5. After the Online Questionnaire has been completed, click Next again to provide contact information for three professional references, if required, in the References section by selecting the Add Reference link.
6. Once reference information has been listed, click on Next to complete the How did you find out about the position? section of the application process.
7. Once you have completed all sections, click on the Save button and then Submit button to submit your materials.

At any time you may select the Save button to save your progress. When you have submitted your application, ability to change materials submitted will not be available.

UW-Superior: A Special Place:

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is Wisconsin’s public liberal arts college. Established in 1893 with a mission to train teachers, it later became a part of the University of Wisconsin-System, and in 1998 was designated as Wisconsin’s Public Liberal Arts College by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The University serves 2,500 traditional and non-traditional students and is dedicated to the integration of liberal and professional studies and to serving a diverse student population.

UW-Superior maintains its foundational teacher education college values through its emphasis on excellence in teaching, as well as service to the community and region. Its core mission is student-centered. The institution fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention, embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices, and engages the community and region. The richness of its programs creates a personalized educational environment that integrates theory and practice, liberal and professional education, teaching, scholarship, and creativity. The University has a significant investment in and commitment to campus-wide Liberal Arts High Impact Practices (HIPs) that includes a First Year Experience, Academic Service Learning, Global Awareness, Writing Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research Scholarly and Creative Activity, and a Senior Year Experience.

At UW-Superior, we promote the values of academic excellence, integrity, and community within a collegial environment. At the core of our values is the appreciation for, and examination of, diversity, inclusivity, and equity. UW-Superior offers day, evening, weekend, and distance learning classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics/Annual Security Report, see https://www.uwsuper.edu/student-life/safety-and-security or contact the University Police Department at (715) 394-8114 for a printed copy.

UW-Superior is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity and inclusivity.

UW-Superior is committed to making excellence inclusive in every aspect of the institution. We strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals. The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to the achievement of this goal.