Disability Learning Specialist

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1468
Competency Level:
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Disability Resource Center - 40250
Division: Student Affairs - 40000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. The DRC assists in meeting the unique educational needs for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services. This enables eligible students to become integrated into campus life and become more successful, while maximizing their independence.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Disability Learning Specialist reports to the Senior Associate Director of the Disability Resource Center and is part of a collaborative team of five. This position plays a key role in supporting students with disabilities by implementing administrative policies and procedures, developing program reports and proposals, and serving as an advocate for equal access. The specialist provides accommodations based on approved documentation, consults with other university offices to ensure coordinated support, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field and a combination of education and professional training and experience is required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in reviewing medical, psychological, educational, and other appropriate documentation to determine students' eligibility for accommodations.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Masters degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.
• Experience presenting to broad groups possibly to include students, student organizations, faculty, staff or others.
• Ability to manage and maintain records and databases to track, compile and interpret data.
• Experience with disability law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and experience applying this understanding in a college context.

Required Certifications or Licensures: N/A
FTE: .75 FTE (30 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: 2179