Disability Support Coordinator
2 weeks ago
**Purpose**:
The Post holder will be a key member of the Disability Advisory Service, the role provides key administrative functions to the team of Disability Advisors, who are responsible for supporting and advising disabled students with a variety of disabilities during their time at the University of Reading.
**We are looking for someone who**:
- Can manage a complex workload (including complex administrative case work, data management, and individual project work)
- Can both collaborate and negotiate with individuals and support agencies to secure the best outcomes for disabled students
- Provide clear information, and be a professional and supportive first point of contact for students accessing the service
- Has strong understanding and experience of disability issues
- Excellent communication skills and the ability use their initiative
- Has a working knowledge of Disabled Students Allowance and disability legislation affecting the HE sector
- Can support the team with student focussed events eg Open days and occasionally with presentations, and workshops to students, applicants, and staff
- Is solution focused and a team player
See the job description and personal specification for further details.
Closing date - 7th January 2023
**Informal contact details
**Alternative informal contact details
**Contact role**:
Head of Disability and Inclusion
Guidance and Advice Manager
**Contact name**:
Danie Woodbridge
Kate French**
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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