Student Wellness Advisor I

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Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; walking to/from meetings/events.

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

The Office for Student Success at the University of Kentucky is accepting applications for a Student Wellness Advisor I within the Disability Resource Center. Under the working title of Disability Resource Center Accommodation Consultant, this position will manage a caseload of 300-500 eligible students with various disabilities to evaluate student medical, psychological and education reports and determine appropriate academic and non-academic accommodations to eligible students with disabilities; apply knowledge of federal disability law to ensure equal access for students; address accessibility issues on campus that might provide barriers to students and members of the university community; work with students and UK Housing to develop strategies for living at the university The position also serves in a consultive nature by assisting faculty with the provision of accommodation and developing alternative methods of equitable instruction; mediate issues between students and faculty regarding the provision of disability related accommodations; and meet with faculty, other university staff and to educate on disability awareness issues and disability rights under federal law.

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.

The ability to review medical and psychological documents and determine appropriate accommodations.

Human service field with knowledge of post-secondary law related to the provision of accommodations in a higher education.
Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, School Psychology, Social Work, Counseling.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.