Accessibility Accommodation Specialist

Job Description

The Office of Accessibility, a unit reporting through the Provost’sOffice at Auburn University, is seeking a proactive, collaborative,and thoughtful colleague to function as an Accessibility Accommodation Specialist. The individual selected will engage students with disabilities in an interactive process to developaccommodation plans, provide support for a caseload of students,refer students to appropriate campus resources, and provide education and training to campus and community partners.

• Reviews documentation from medical, psychological, and educational professionals and utilize professional judgment to help determine appropriate accommodations.
• Conducts intake meetings and assists students with disabilities to include (but not limited to) determining eligibility for accommodations, types of accommodations needed, and orientingstudents to programs and resources available.
• Coordinates services and accommodation for students in order tomeet individual needs based on documented disabilities.
• Recommends and provides training for appropriate assistivetechnologies for students with disabilities.
• May lead and/or participate in programs, workshops, and/or presentations concerning the Office of Accessibility and students with disabilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Special Educationor a related field and 4 years of experience in administeringservices for people with disabilities to include identifying and implementing academic accommodations.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR

EXPERIENCE:

Yes, When a candidate has therequired education, but lacks the required experience, they maynormally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Continuing

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, andeasy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,valued, respected, and engaged.

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8/13/2026