Salary: $32.97 per hour Location: IDEA Position Status: Part-time, Grant Funded Hours: Varied Position Number: 870571/60-039 FLSA Status: Non-exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The Disability Specialist serves as a key advisor to the leadership of the Institute for Disability Empowerment and Advocacy (IDEA), ensuring that the Institute's programs, operations, and culture authentically reflect the lived experiences and priorities of individuals with disabilities. This position provides insight, feedback, and recommendations on accessibility, inclusion, and engagement across all Institute initiatives and pillars. Designed to be filled by individuals with disabilities, the role embodies IDEA's values of access, opportunity, and authentic representation. The Disability Specialist helps the Institute translate its mission into practice by guiding leadership, modeling inclusion, and strengthening the visibility and impact of the disability community across campus and beyond. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Advisory and Consultation to Leadership: Provides insight and recommendations to the Executive Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and Program Directors on accessibility, inclusion, and authentic representation. Advises on policies, communications, events, and programs to ensure IDEA's initiatives reflect the lived experiences and needs of individuals with disabilities. Program and Accessibility Review: Evaluates IDEA programs, materials, facilities, and events for accessibility and inclusivity. Identifies barriers, proposes solutions, and collaborates with staff and partners to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and best practices in universal design. Community Engagement and Representation: Serves as a visible representative of the disability community, fostering trust and collaboration between IDEA and individuals with disabilities across campus and in the broader community. Participates in outreach events, focus groups, and community listening sessions. Training and Awareness Support: Contributes to educational initiatives such as workshops, presentations, or dialogue sessions on topics related to accessibility, disability inclusion, and universal design. Supports IDEA's efforts to build understanding and capacity across the University and partner organizations. Performs additional tasks or special projects to support the mission and operations of the Institute. Completes other duties as assigned.
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