What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Program Specialist I position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Disability Program Specialist I
Requisition Number
RE54731
Working Title
Disability Accommodations Consult
Department Name
1B330:Disability Resource Center
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; walking to/from meetings/events.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
Job Summary
The Accommodation Consultant serves as a key staff member in the DRC whose objective is to ensure that students with documented disabilities receive equal access to academic programs, campus housing, and other university services. The consultant evaluates documentation, determines appropriate accommodations based on individual needs, coordinates with faculty & housing, and helps facilitate an accessible environment campus-wide.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Assistive Technology and software, Psychological Assessments, Medical Assessments, DSM V Diagnoses and ICD-10.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Family Studies, Higher Education, Assistive Technology, Special Education, School or Clinical Psychology
Deadline To Apply
06/22/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Disability Program Specialist I
Requisition Number
RE54731
Working Title
Disability Accommodations Consult
Department Name
1B330:Disability Resource Center
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; walking to/from meetings/events.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
Job Summary
The Accommodation Consultant serves as a key staff member in the DRC whose objective is to ensure that students with documented disabilities receive equal access to academic programs, campus housing, and other university services. The consultant evaluates documentation, determines appropriate accommodations based on individual needs, coordinates with faculty & housing, and helps facilitate an accessible environment campus-wide.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Assistive Technology and software, Psychological Assessments, Medical Assessments, DSM V Diagnoses and ICD-10.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Family Studies, Higher Education, Assistive Technology, Special Education, School or Clinical Psychology
Deadline To Apply
06/22/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $43,805 - $70,075