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Job Title
Disability Program Specialist I
Requisition Number RE52704
Department Disability Resource Center
Location Lexington, KY
Grade 44
Salary Range $43,805 - $70,075 per year
Position Type Staff – Full Time
Required Education MA
Required Related Experience 3 years
Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying lightweight objects; walking to/from meetings/events.
Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary The Office for Student Success at the University of Kentucky seeks a Disability Program Specialist I within the Disability Resource Center. Under the working title of Disability Resource Center Accommodation Consultant, the 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.
Apply knowledge of federal disability law to ensure equal access for students.
Address accessibility issues on campus that may create barriers for students and community members.
Work with students and UK Housing to develop strategies for living at the university.
Assist faculty with providing accommodations and developing alternative methods of equitable instruction.
Mediates issues between students and faculty regarding the provision of disability‑related accommodations.
Meet with faculty, university staff, and others to educate on disability awareness and federal disability rights.
Student Success will support students from early college outreach through graduation and beyond, functioning through a holistic lens to help learners achieve 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 01 / 04 / 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer The University follows federal and state law on non‑discrimination. 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, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Requisition Number RE52704
Department Disability Resource Center
Location Lexington, KY
Grade 44
Salary Range $43,805 - $70,075 per year
Position Type Staff – Full Time
Required Education MA
Required Related Experience 3 years
Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying lightweight objects; walking to/from meetings/events.
Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary The Office for Student Success at the University of Kentucky seeks a Disability Program Specialist I within the Disability Resource Center. Under the working title of Disability Resource Center Accommodation Consultant, the 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.
Apply knowledge of federal disability law to ensure equal access for students.
Address accessibility issues on campus that may create barriers for students and community members.
Work with students and UK Housing to develop strategies for living at the university.
Assist faculty with providing accommodations and developing alternative methods of equitable instruction.
Mediates issues between students and faculty regarding the provision of disability‑related accommodations.
Meet with faculty, university staff, and others to educate on disability awareness and federal disability rights.
Student Success will support students from early college outreach through graduation and beyond, functioning through a holistic lens to help learners achieve 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 01 / 04 / 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer The University follows federal and state law on non‑discrimination. 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, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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