Disability Support Services Intern

The Disability Support Services (DSS) Department seeks a dedicated and motivated master’s-level intern to support students with disabilities in achieving academic success. The intern will gain supervised experience in student support, accommodations management, and disability services within a higher education setting. This role offers an opportunity to develop professional skills in accessibility, advocacy, and student development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in intake meetings with students to discuss accommodation needs.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of academic accommodations.
• Provide one-on-one support to students (e.g., coaching, study strategies, self-advocacy skill-building).
• Assist with case management tasks, such as documentation review and follow-up communication.
• Conduct outreach to students regarding DSS resources and services.
• Support students in using assistive technology and campus learning tools.
• Collaborate with DSS staff on workshops and events related to accessibility, mental health, and student success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with FERPA and ADA/Section 504.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings and participate in professional development opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of disability laws and accommodation processes in higher education.
• Strengthen counseling, advising, and case management skills.
• Gain experience in assistive technology and accessibility tools.
• Develop strategies to support self-advocacy and resilience in college students.
• Build professional skills for work in higher education or disability services.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master’s program in counseling, social work, psychology, higher education, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Interest in supporting diverse student populations, including students with disabilities.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered service.

Schedule & Compensation

• Internship can be semester or academic-year-based.
• Hours per week: 20-28
• Compensation: $20/hour

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.