"Disability Specialist (Multiple Vacancies)"

Posted: 08-Oct-25

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Categories: Staff/Administrative, Student Affairs/Services

Internal Number: 261156

Position Summary:

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Disabilities Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, this position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of reasonable accommodations to all eligible students at the Newark campus at Rutgers in accordance with relevant federal regulations and university policies.

This position is responsible and not limited to the following:

• Plans, organizes and provides reasonable accommodations that include academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services to students with disabilities – physical, psychological, learning, health-related, and neurological disabilities (e.g., mobility impairments, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disorders, hearing impairments, visual impairments, traumatic brain injuries, and epilepsy)
• Conducts initial interviews with students; keeping accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date notes/records related to students; reviews documentation and evaluative reports; prepares letters of accommodation; evaluating eligibility for services; conducts follow-up meetings with students; organizing reasonable accommodations, services and auxiliary aids for students; and makes referrals to appropriate community and University services or agencies
• Consults with faculty and staff regarding the implementation of reasonable accommodations and services; develops and presents disability awareness programs for the University community
• Collaborates with other offices and outside agencies, as needed and appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in one of the related fields: Counselor Education, Special Education, Counseling Psychology, Education, or a related field
• A minimum of two years' experience in a disability services office in higher education in one of the related fields: Counselor Education, Special Education, Counseling Psychology, Education, or a related field

City: Newark

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Familiar with a wide range of assistive and adaptive technologies used by students with disabilities in and outside the classroom
• General knowledge of technologies used in online courses, blended learning, and other non-traditional learning environments to ensure appropriate accommodations
• Commonly used assistive hardware and software include:
  • Text reading programs (e.g., Kurzweil)
  • Screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver for Mac)
  • Live Scribe pens (electronic note-taking systems)
  • FM systems and other adaptive listening devices
  • Speech-to-text programs (e.g., Dragon NaturallySpeaking)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Fast paced work environment
• May need to work late nights or weekends for specific programs and campus initiatives at the request of the supervisor or Student Affairs leadership

Posting Number: 25ST2149