Disability Learning Specialist

Disability Learning Specialist Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $46,600

• $48,200 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Master's degree in social work Bachelor's degree in counseling Master's degree in education Bachelor's degree in social work Working with individuals with disabilities Mid-level Master's degree Databases Administrative experience Education Presentation skills Bachelor's degree Data management Counseling Bachelor's degree in education Social Work 1 year Documentation review Master's degree in counseling University experience Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Posting Details This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA). Posting Details Benefits of Working at UNCW Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge. Hiring Range $46,600

• $48,200 Working Title Disability Learning Specialist External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39036 Vacancy Number E1516 Position Number 2179 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Disability Resource Center
• 40250 Division Student Affairs
• 40000 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Disability Learning Specialist reports to the Senior Associate Director of the Disability Resource Center and is part of a collaborative team of five.

This position plays a key role in supporting students with disabilities by implementing administrative policies and procedures, developing program reports and proposals, and serving as an advocate for equal access. The specialist provides accommodations based on approved documentation, consults with other university offices to ensure coordinated support, and performs additional duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelors degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field and a combination of education and professional training and experience is required. Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with disabilities. Experience in reviewing medical, psychological, educational, and other appropriate documentation to determine students' eligibility for accommodations. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Masters degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups. Experience presenting to broad groups possibly to include students, student organizations, faculty, staff or others. Ability to manage and maintain records and databases to track, compile and interpret data. Experience with disability law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and experience applying this understanding in a college context. Required Certifications or Licensures N/A Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. The DRC assists in meeting the unique educational needs for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services. This enables eligible students to become integrated into campus life and become more successful, while maximizing their independence. College/School Information University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate

• and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.

B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "

Doctoral Universities:

High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents

• except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants

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: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Months Per Year 10A (Aug-May)

FTE 1.0 FTE

(40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 04/13/2026 Posting Close Date 05/03/2026 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents