HR Consultant Jobs in Utah

INTRODUCTION

Manages a caseload of students with disabilities. Provides referrals, evaluates documentation and recommends students for services to facilitate their integration into the academic environment. Provides related education to the campus community.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performs intake interviews to gain a foundation of information to provide assistance for people with diagnosed disabilities.
- Evaluates appropriate documentation outlining client strengths and weaknesses to determine eligibility for services and identify necessary accommodations, i.e. additional time to take an exam, the need to take a tape to class for auditory processing disabilities, etc.
- Prepares letters of support for student admission, financial aid, etc., along with letters to faculty pertaining to any accommodation that may be necessary.
- Meets with students who have disabilities on a regular basis to discuss and plan learning strategies, provide advising, as well as encouragement to facilitate their academic progress.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, social work, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students; and writing and organizational skills required. Three years experience working with college students, preferably students with disabilities required.

Master’s Degree in a related field preferred; the ability to do program planning; and a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) preferred.

PREFERENCES

Counseling Experience preferred Master’s Degree

TYPE

Benefited Staff

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Review of applications will begin May 11, 2026 with interviews the week of May 26, 2026. No negotiation room in salary. The salary is static and based on budget.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No

APPLICANT DOCUMENTS

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
* List of References

Optional Documents

OPEN DATE

04/21/2026

REQUISITION NUMBER

PRN44797B

JOB TITLE

Disabilities Advisor

WORKING TITLE

Accessibility Consultant

CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK

D

TRACK LEVEL

FLSA CODE

Administrative

PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE?

No

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK

40

FULL TIME OR PART TIME?

Full Time

SHIFT

Day

WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY

M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some option for telework

VP AREA

President

DEPARTMENT

00317 - Disability Services

LOCATION

Campus

CITY

Salt Lake City, UT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

External Posting

PAY RATE RANGE

$56,000 - $57,000

CLOSE DATE

07/21/2026

PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)