Disability Learning Specialist (Pooled Position)
Disability Learning Specialist (Pooled Position)
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.
Recruitment Range: $52,627 - $59,204
Vacancy Number: E1488
Competency Level:
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Disability Resource Center - 40250
Division: Student Affairs - 40000 Division
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:
College/School Information:
The
Division of Student Affairs is comprised of
departments that are responsible for providing student support,
service and educational programs that are accessible to all
university community members.
Student Affairs staff members are dedicated individuals known for
their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services
that affect student development over the course of a lifetime.
Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services
that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of
life and education both inside and outside the classroom.
We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through
creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a
living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising
principles. The Division of Student Affairs is a leader and primary
spokesperson for students.
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.
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
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.
- 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
FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days:
Work Hours:
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
Position Number: 1862
Job Posting Date: 02/11/2026
Posting Close Date: 3/1/2026
Number of Openings: Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants:
Notification: Recruitment for 2 full-time Disability Learning Specialist positions.
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
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.
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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.
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