Job Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, the Access Coordinator assists in promoting and creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. The Access Coordinator meets with current and prospective students and advises as appropriate. Additionally, this position assists with the coordination of testing solutions, accessible textbooks, document conversion, note-taking solutions, and sign language interpreters.
Key Job Responsibilities:
· Work with students with disabilities to identify barriers in the learning and living environments and to determine access solutions.
· Coordinate means of access as support through disability documentation and letter of accommodation.
· Coordinate with students, faculty, staff, and campus community members to create equitable and inclusive learning environments in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote inclusion and universal design, maintaining cooperative working relationships on campus and in the community.
· Promote and facilitate inclusion and universal design through education, advocacy, and developing creative solutions for equitable access when students experience barriers in university programs and services.
· Maintain student records, document communications through case notes, and the recommended course of action while maintaining confidentiality.
· Refer students to campus and community resources.
· Maintain the Disability Services website. Update as necessary and check for accessibility compliance.
· Point of contact for troubleshooting case management/office management software programs (AIM).
· Work with campus entitles, publishers and external vendors to acquire and/or create accessible textbooks.
· Collaborate with faculty and staff to create accessible course documents.
· Help to ensure the overall success of the office of disability services by completing projects and performing all duties as assigned by the Director of Disability Services.
Department:
The University of Wisconsin-Stout recognizes disability as a dynamic aspect of our university community. Disability Services (DS) is committed to creating equal access and opportunity to all campus programs and services for persons with disabilities. Means of equal access are provided to students with documented disabilities to provide the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and capabilities.
DS meets with students to identify barriers experienced in the learning and living environments and establishes individualized access plans to create inclusive environments. DS partners with academic departments, housing, student programs, and all other areas of the university to create an accessible university environment.
Compensation:
Minimum starting salary of $48,900, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
A six-month probationary period is required. The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree by employment start date
- At least three years of professional work experience supporting people with disabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Disability Services, School Psychology, Counseling, Special Education, or related academic degree
- Experience working in higher education
- Knowledge of disability law as it pertains to students with disabilities in higher education
- Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology
- Experience coordinating academic accommodations for people with disabilities
- Demonstrated experience in establishing an inclusive environment for college students with disabilities
How to Apply:
Complete applications received by end of day, March 31, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after March 31, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.
To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs
Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.
Required application materials:
Cover letter (* See below)
Curriculum vitae or resume
Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.??
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair: Alfred Beseler
Email: beselera@uwstout.edu
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Karrin Ruch
Email: ruchk@uwstout.edu
