Job Details

Disability Resource Professional and Learning Specialist, UNR Med

Position Number: 6960742
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Disability Services

Disability Resource Professional and Learning Specialist, UNR Med

R0150552
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Disability Resource Professional and Learning Specialist supports the learning and academic needs of students at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) with particular attention to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities. In the Disability Resource Professional (DRP) component of this role, this position will support the diverse academic, personal/developmental, and interpersonal needs of our population of MD Program learners with disabilities. They will provide learning strategies, coaching, assistance, and referrals as needed for our students such that they are able to perform equitably to their peers. They will be an important campus representative in support of inclusive educational practices and curricular design for students with learning disabilities, working closely with the UNR Disability Resource Center (DRC) and UNR Med Office of Curricular Affairs in engaging a cohesive, consistent and equitable approach to learner accommodation practices throughout the pre-clerkship and clerkship phases of the MD curriculum. In collaboration with the DRC, the DRP offers subject-area expertise to support faculty, administration and students in understanding disabilities and promoting inclusive learning practices.

As a Learning Specialist, this person meets with medical students to discuss individual learning strategies; provides learning strategy suggestions directly to students individually, in small groups, and within learning settings; and recommends outside screening, testing or other indicated support services. This position is part of the UNR Med Student Affairs team, supervised by the Director of Student Affairs and works closely with medical students, the UNR Disability Resource Center, UNR Counseling Services, the UNR Med Office of Curricular Affairs as well as block and clerkship course directors and other teaching faculty.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in student advocacy and navigation, collecting and utilizing data to drive decision-making, experience developing professional collaborations, record of collaborative relationship building and teamwork, and commitment to promoting an inclusive environment for students from all backgrounds and experiences. The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in both one-on-one and group settings and ensuring understanding are key to success in the role. Characteristics of the ideal candidate include adaptability and innovation in programmatic development, commitment to accessibility and support for students with disabilities, and a communication style that is both insightful and persuasive.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two years if related work experience OR

Master's Degree and one year of related work experience

Related Experience: Academic or student support services, teaching, or instructional coach; disability services in secondary or post-secondary educational settings

Certification and Licensure:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with diverse student populations
Understanding of best practices in student accommodations for higher education

Compensation Grade

B

Market Salary Band

$44,238 - $55,297 - $66,356

Perks of Working at UNR

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance - Faculty Benefits
Generous retirement match of 19.25%
No state income tax!
Grants-in-aid for faculty and qualifying dependents - Faculty Grants-in-aid
Faculty Daul-Career Assistance Program offers assistance connecting your spouse to job opportunities on and off campus - Dual-Career Assistance
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

Department Information

For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/

For more information about the Student Affairs and our team, please visit https://med.unr.edu/directory/departments/md-student-affairs

Department Contact

Robin Wittmann

Search Coordinator

rwittmann@med.unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) Resume/CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)

About UNR Med and Renown Health

Founded in 1969 as Nevada's first public medical school, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is a research-intensive, community-based medical school committed to improving the health and well-being of all Nevadans. UNR Med combines cutting-edge biomedical science with hands-on clinical education across urban and rural campuses, preparing physicians and health professionals to serve diverse communities statewide. With more than $30 million in annual research funding and nationally recognized programs, UNR Med advances discovery in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease diagnostics, and muscular dystrophy therapeutics. Our mission emphasizes excellence in education, clinical care, and research with local, national, and global impact, supported by an inclusive culture of respect and collaboration. In partnership with Renown Health, UNR Med co-leads Nevada's first integrated academic health system-expanding access to care, growing clinical teaching faculty, and strengthening clinical research to transform health outcomes across the region.

Renown Health is Nevada's largest, locally governed, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network and the state's first integrated academic health system in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Serving more than one million people across 100,000 square miles in Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California, Renown operates four hospitals-including the region's only Level II Trauma Center and dedicated Children's Hospital-along with a comprehensive medical group, urgent care network, and Hometown Health, northern Nevada's largest locally owned insurance provider. Founded in 1864 as Nevada's first hospital, Renown has grown into a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, education, and research. Guided by its mission to save lives, nurture minds, and care for all people, Renown is committed to creating a healthier future through exceptional care and discovery. Its values-People First, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence-drive a culture of innovation and community partnership that strengthens health and well-being across the region.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.