Disability Program Specialist I

Job Title
Disability Program Specialist I

Requisition Number
RE52704

Working Title

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

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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, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.

Job Summary

The Office for Student Success at the University of Kentucky is
accepting applications for a Disability Program Specialist 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.

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
01/04/2026

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.