Job Details

Access Specialist, College of Engineering

Job Title: Access Specialist, College of Engineering

Department: Student Life | Disability Services

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote universal design for learning practices and reduce barriers.
• Maintain a caseload of students registered with SLDS from the college and engage in outreach and consultation.
• Contribute to college-based student support and consultation teams, providing disability-related expertise.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of professional work experience in student development, disabilities services, and/or student support.
• Experience in creating educational offerings focused on disabilities or access.
• Experience building cross‑campus partnerships.
• Experience in creating or overseeing student support or educational programs.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Desired:

• 4 to 8 years of professional experience in higher education, non‑profit or disability access roles.
• Public speaking and creation of accessible content.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and university policies related to disability services.
• Familiarity with SLDS services, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret psychoeducational assessments.
• Experience designing workshops and support programs for students with disabilities.

Additional Information

Hiring range: $51,500 to $67,250.

Career Level: Specialist 3. Function: Student Life. Subfunction: Accessibility. Location: Ohio Union (0161). Position Type: Regular. Scheduled Hours: 40.

Shift

Varying shifts.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

EEO Statement

Ohio State is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is committed to a diverse workforce. Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry, equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills, and maintain a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry. All faculty, staff and students are held to equal standards under Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216.

Contact

For assistance with applying, contact ...@osu.edu.