This week’s featured job is a Disability Services Manager for University Health and Wellbeing (job posting 1109647). If you are interested in enhancing access, opportunity, and success for everyone at Michigan State University, this position may be for you.
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD), in partnership with University Health and Wellbeing, provides leadership and support for access, inclusion, and disability-related accommodations across Michigan State University. RCPD assists with student and employee success by collaborating through an interactive process to determine and implement accommodations, connecting individuals with resources and technology, and ensuring accommodations are carried out efficiently. Through its programs and campus partnerships, RCPD promotes access and inclusivity and upholds MSU’s commitment to equity, well-being, and full participation in the academic, work, and campus experience.
Working closely with the director and RCPD team, you will identify needs, develop technology solutions, and build funding and strategic partnerships to advance MSU’s leadership in accessibility. Additionally, you will work with students, staff, and faculty to determine specific technological options to best address the barriers and needs of the RCPD accommodation operations. You will also ensure efficient coordination and implementation of support services in this hybrid position.
This position requires knowledge equivalent to a college degree and a minimum of three years of experience working in disability services or a related student affairs area. You should bring extensive knowledge of assistive and information technologies, disability-related laws, and the use of assessments, interviews, and documentation to determine and implement effective accommodations. You should communicate clearly in writing and presentations, work collaboratively with diverse partners, and be able to operate independently with minimal guidance. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.
Learn more about RCPD on the MSU University Health and Wellbeing website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by February 10.