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Disability Learning Specialist - Assistive Technology University of North Carolina Wilmington
Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our
Dare to Learn Academy , and the
employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Working Title: Disability Learning Specialist - Assistive Technology
External Link to Posting: Vacancy Number: E1209
Position Number: 2116
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Disability Resource Center - 40250
Division: Student Affairs - 40000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Disability Learning Specialist - Assistive Technology is responsible for: CART, ASL, implementation of administrative policies and procedures; development of program reports/proposals; providing support to registered students, and serving as an advocate for equal access; providing accommodations as indicated by approved documentation; consulting with other university offices; and performing all other relevant duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: - Masters degree or Bachelors degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field and a combination of education and professional training and experience is required.
- Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Experience in reviewing medical, psychological, educational, and other appropriate documentation to determine students eligibility for accommodations.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: - Masters degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field.
- Experience coordinating ASL, CART, or other accommodations in a college/university setting. Practical knowledge of assistive technology.
- Masters degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field.
- Possess a strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.
- Experience presenting to broad groups possibly to include students, student organizations, faculty, staff or others.
- Ability to manage and maintain records and databases to track, compile and interpret data.
- Experience with disability law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and experience applying this understanding in a college context.
Required Certifications or Licensures: N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. The DRC assists in meeting the unique educational needs for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services. This enables eligible students to become integrated into campus life and become more successful, while maximizing their independence.
College/School Information: University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the states coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nations only bachelors degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The universitys efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement: At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants: PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.There are 3 new individual similar positions with the Disability Resource Center that are posted to close on August 22, 2024. You much apply to each position separately if you wish to be considered for those positions as well.
Months Per Year: 12 Months
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions: Job Posting Date: 08/12/2024
Posting Close Date: 08/22/2024
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About University of North Carolina Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
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