Job Details

Disability Services Office (DSO) Secretary

Position Number: 6443070
Location: Kutztown, PA
Position Type: Disability Services

Disability Services Office (DSO) Secretary

Salary: $36,108.00 Annually

Location: Kutztown, PA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2025-0063

Division: Equity and Compliance

Department: Disability Services - Clerical

Closing Date: 8/17/2025

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Classification: CA2

Job Summary

The Disability Services Office (DSO) Secretary serves as the first line clerical reception at the front desk and reports to the Director of Disability Services in the division of Equity and Compliance. This position supports the overall operation of the DSO. Responsibilities include providing quality customer service, disseminating information and answering questions, handling correspondence, and maintenance of confidential files.

Minimum Qualifications

At least one year of experience in an office setting and experience working with the general public.
Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain a clear and courteous telephone manner
Ability to exercise tact and good judgement and maintain confidentiality
Ability to establish rapport and maintain cooperative relationships
Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working at a college or university
Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or diverse or marginalized populations
Knowledge of FERPA
Experience maintaining confidential files

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on August 17, 2025.

The starting salary for this position is $36,108.00, based on the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5028469/disability-services-office-dso-secretary

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