Job Details

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Specialist, Disability Resource Center. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) in Enrollment Services provides services for students who qualify for assistance, seek accommodations, and are registered with the DRC. Under the supervision of the Director, the Specialist is responsible for the implementation of accommodations for students and ensures that the University remains in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as well as the Americans with Disability Act as Amended (ADAAA). The Specialist, Disability Resource Center assists the Coordinator(s), the Assistant Director, and Director in implementing appropriate accommodations and may be assigned one or more of the following responsibilities; alternative testing accommodations, auxiliary aids and services; alternative media; assistive technology; individual technology plans; interpreter services; TypeWell transcription; data base management; Learning Disability assessments; learning strategies; participate in committees and community functions; program reports; and others as needed.

Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience or a Master's degree. Related experience: Working with persons with disabilities and implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the ADAA.

Schedule or Travel Requirements
Travel reimbursement will be provided if applicable for travel that is related to enhancing performance of job functions or presentations related to job performance
Work evening and weekend hours as necessary

Compensation Grade
A

Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits


Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachments to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.


Posting Close Date
08/21/2018

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.