Vacancy ID :
037944
Closing Date :
02-Oct :00
PATH 3 Disability Advisor
SETU is an internationally oriented organisation with a focus on further enhancing its role as an exceptional quality of life driver within the regional, national and international higher education landscape.
In pursuit of its strategic goals and vision, the University has established itself as a leader in the provision of high quality flexible higher education opportunities. The position of Disability Advisor will be based in the Disability Service, as part of the student support team to provide an assisting role in the co-ordination and administration of a wide range of activities associated with the Disability Service and to specifically support students with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD and ADD).
This is a diverse and challenging role requiring a high level of disability related knowledge and experience, a range of interpersonal, communication organisational and administrative skills and high levels of confidentiality, flexibility, motivation and initiative. The post holder will be required to provide a high level of support to students registered with the Disability Service and to liaise with internal departments, academic staff and external bodies and organisations as required.
The role involves assisting in the provision of needs assessment and co-ordinating the implementation of needs assessment outcomes with internal departments and academic staff to fulfil the legal remit of the University and implement disability related policies.
Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required from time to time for the proper discharge of their duties.
Salary: Staff Officer Salary Scale Grade 5: €51,723 - €61,863
Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time
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