Access Services Advisor

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

Student Disability Services (SDS) at the University of Mississippi is part of the Division of Access, Opportunity, and Community Engagement (DAOCE). DAOCE supports the University’s mission by promoting access, inclusion, and community partnerships that enhance learning, research, and opportunity for all. In alignment with this mission, SDS works in collaboration with the broader campus community to ensure the civil rights of students with disabilities are upheld and works to create more inclusive and welcoming environments. SDS evaluates disability-related accommodation needs and facilitates, through a student-faculty partnership, the removal of unintentional curricular and programmatic barriers. SDS is a student-focused, collaborative department committed to access and equal opportunity. We value clear communication, creative problem-solving, and a supportive environment that empowers all students to fully participate and thrive.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Student Access

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade -5

Role Summary

Collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to assess, plan, and implement accommodations and accessibility initiatives that promote an inclusive environment. This role advances disability inclusion by ensuring that all qualified students with disabilities have full and equal access to educational opportunities. The incumbent engages in collaborative decision-making to determine appropriate access measures, coordinates the delivery of inclusive services, and contributes to institutional compliance through comprehensive reporting and advocacy. 

Examples of Work Performed

• Reviews and interprets medical, neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological documentation to understand an individual’s medical and educational history and the functional impact of their disability; analyzes data within these evaluations to identify specific areas and levels of impact by assessing discrepancies between cognitive abilities and academic achievement.
• Engages in the interactive process with students by conducting semi-structured interviews in order to gain insight into the student’s experience with, and the functional impact of, a disability.
• Determines academic accommodations and auxiliary services utilizing knowledge about disability impact as it related to various educational and university environments (traditional classroom, hybrid, online, etc.)
• Collaborates with faculty and other academic or university programs to ensure the appropriate application of approved accommodations as well as best practices for full inclusion.
• Maintains comprehensive, accurate record of student/faculty contact and decision-making by utilizing the department's online information management system (AIM).
• Advises students regarding the interaction between accommodations and course requirements.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. 

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Meets with students to identify barriers to full participation in curricular and co-curricular environments and determine appropriate accommodations, reviewing additional sources of information as needed
2. Conducts reviews of medical/psychological information and K-12 educational plans to assess for the presence of a disability and impacts to functioning that may require accommodations or the removal of barriers.
3. Coordinates the provision of reasonable accommodations in consultation with students, faculty and staff.
4. Maintains appropriate records by documenting communication with and regarding students and others who are involved in the process of facilitating access and recording recommended courses of action or accommodations.
5. Participates in environmental access work to improve the design of curricular, information, physical and co-curricular environments.
6. Provides consultation throughout the University on universal design, social construction of disability, and intersections of disability with campus environments.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• For full consideration please submit resume and cover letter.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. 

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.