Temporary Accessibility Resources Support Specialist

Position Title:

Temporary Accessibility Resources Support Specialist
# of Positions to Fill: 1
Department/Program:
Student ADA Support 51500
Remote Work Authorization:
Remote
Campus

Location:

N/A

Reports to:

Director of Accessibility Resources & ADA/504 Coordinator
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt/Hourly/Temporary
Compensation: $24.00-$28.00/hour DOE

Final date to receive applications: 11/10 or until filled

The Accessibility Resources Support Specialist provides temporary, part-time operational and administrative support to the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR). Working under the direction of the Director of Accessibility Resources & ADA/504 Coordinator, the Specialist supports the delivery of accommodations and accessibility services for students with disabilities and assists with projects designed to strengthen OAR systems, processes, data, and continuity of operations.
The position supports day-to-day OAR functions, including Accommodate administration, student records, alternative-format materials, accommodation implementation, reporting, and accessibility projects. The Specialist also assists with documenting OAR procedures and workflows and provides trained backup for essential office functions when the Director is unavailable.
The Specialist does not independently make complex accommodation determinations, conduct fundamental-alteration analyses, establish University ADA/504 policy, or perform other functions requiring Director/ADA Coordinator authority.

• Provide administrative and operational support for OAR student accommodation services.
• Assist with Accommodate administration and maintenance, including periodic review and cleanup of data and configuration to improve data integrity, reporting, and office efficiency.
• Audit student files for completeness, consistency, and appropriate recordkeeping.
• Assist the Director with reviewing existing accommodation language for clarity and consistency.
• Generate reports from Accommodate related to student registrations, accommodation utilization, service trends, and other OAR metrics.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and confidential disability-related student records in accordance with FERPA and University requirements.
• Support the development and documentation of OAR procedures, workflows, and internal resources to strengthen consistency and continuity of operations.
• Assist with semester start-up, accommodation-letter distribution, and other periods of increased OAR activity.
• Provide trained backup for routine OAR functions during periods when the Director is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Assist with routine components of the student accommodation process under the direction of the Director.
• Support students in navigating OAR procedures, Accommodate, and approved accommodations.
• Coordinate requests for textbooks and other course materials in accessible or alternative formats.
• Assist with obtaining, converting, organizing, and delivering accessible course materials.
• Assist with administrative components of intensive, retreat, and residency accommodation requests, including tracking requests and coordinating approved accommodations with appropriate University partners.
• Communicate with students and faculty regarding routine accommodation implementation questions and refer complex matters to the Director.
• Assist with accessibility-related student inquiries and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student disability information.

• Assist with physical and digital accessibility audits, documentation, tracking, and follow-up.
• Support institutional digital accessibility readiness efforts, including review of electronic documents and content and coordination of remediation needs.
• Collect and organize OAR data to identify trends in student registrations, accommodation requests, alternative-format needs, intensive/retreat accommodations, and service utilization.
• Assist with preparation of reports and materials related to OAR services and accessibility initiatives.
• Support periodic review of OAR forms, resources, website information, and student/faculty communications for accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist with other accessibility and capacity-building projects identified by the Director.

• Experience working in disability/accessibility services, student services, higher education, or a…