Under the general direction of the Director, the Disability Specialist with an emphasis on Campus and Community Recruitment and Outreach is responsible for the provision of programs, services, and accommodations for students with disabilities. This role involves a dynamic blend of providing direct support and accommodations to students, alongside actively engaging in outreach and recruitment efforts within the campus community and beyond. This position supports ODS efforts in the area of recruitment and outreach through attendance at College Fairs, WSU Admission and Orientation Events and other campus and community outreach initiatives.

Required Qualifications::

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Special Education, or a related field and five years of related experience or Master's degree in human services, education, rehabilitation counseling, technology domain, or related discipline and three years of related experience.
Experience/training in providing general advising, student success counseling, career, academic and/or other support to transitioning college-bound high school students and/or continuing college students.
Excellent oral communication and writing skills.
Consistent in tracking activity and measuring outcomes
High level of affinity for data and technology
Competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications::

Clear knowledge and understanding of the application of Section 504 and the ADA especially in the higher education context.
Ability to recognize legal risk associated with certain disability issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of all categories of disabilities and appropriate accommodations in an academic environment.
Ability to interpret psycho-educational assessments.
Ability to use advanced techniques in spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and re-prioritize; ability to successfully adapt to rapid change.
Ability to work collaboratively and to foster effective relationships.

Essential Functions and percent of time::

50% Disability Accommodations Support

Determine program eligibility and accommodations through an interactive process with students.
Provide extensive direct support to students with disabilities at the Dayton and Lake Campuses.
Appropriately supports students with disabilities by referring students to campus resources and support services.
Serve on divisional and college-wide committees as requested by the Director.
Responsible for supporting and implementing any reporting obligations in coordination with the General Counsel's Office.

Working Conditions::

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

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About Wright State University

Wright State University serves nearly 18,000 students and offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through eight colleges and three schools. Located in the city of Fairborn in Greene County, Ohio, Wright State is conveniently situated adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is less than 10 miles from downtown Dayton. One of our eight colleges, Wright State University–Lake Campus, is a university-operated regional campus on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. The Wright State alumni community is more than 109,000 strong. For more information please visit www.wright.edu.

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