Disability Program Specialist I

Posting Details

Posting Details

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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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.