Access Advisor

Department Summary

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence, universal access, engagement and achievement for the student scholar. UESS programs focus on the educational trajectory of the student by providing opportunities and services essential for progress toward scholastic objectives and intellectual development. UESS departments and programs serve the entire population of UO undergraduate students and partner closely with other campus units to support student success and engagement.

The Accessible Education Center (AEC) facilitates and supports access and inclusion for students with disabilities. The AEC coordinates services, determines student accommodations, provides advocacy, and collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and the community to create and sustain accessible physical, curricular, and informational environments.

Position Summary

Access Advisors work as part of a team dedicated to facilitating access and full inclusion of students with disabilities into the university environment. This is partially accomplished through proactive advising, effective collaborations and consultations with faculty and staff, and the fostering of systemic campus change. Access Advisors report directly to the Accessible Education Center Assistant Director.

Access Advisors work with students to facilitate student success and an inclusive and accessible educational experience, consistent with federal law and universal design principles. Access Advisors function as accessibility specialists and case managers, working with a high volume of students who may present with complicated mental health or chronic health situations, learning disabilities, ADHD, head injury, etc.

Access Advisors collaborate and problem solve with instructors and other campus entities to ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided and universal design solutions are considered. Access Advisors may give presentations to students, parents, and university employees. Advisors will also have the opportunity to coordinate and participate in AEC projects.

Access Advisors work in a fast-paced office setting delivering advising support and accommodation guidance year-round. Access Advisors must be able to work with diverse students presenting with a range of disability experiences and related challenges including crisis or scholastic difficulty. Access Advisors are committed to supporting the university’s emphasis on academic excellence in a culturally diverse and academically challenging learning environment.

The Access Advisors must exhibit professionalism and collegiality in a team environment, and the ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, accessible and professional atmosphere in the office. This person must exhibit cultural humility and agility, with the ability and commitment to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience advising, counseling, teaching or otherwise working with young adults with disabilities.
• Two years of experience providing advising or counseling in education, counseling, social work / behavioral support, or college / university environment.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, higher education, or related field
• Experience advising, counseling, teaching, or otherwise working with young adults with disabilities.