Access Specialist
Job in
Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, 24060, USA
Listed on 2026-08-10
Listing for:
Virginia Tech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Work type:
Administrative & Professional
Senior management:
Vice President for Student Affairs
Department:
Services for Students w/Disabil.
Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:
Other, Student Affairs / Services
Job Description
We're currently searching for an Access Specialist to join our Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're ready to serve students and be a part of a collaborative, please keep reading.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You'll be joining the Services for Students with Disabilities team; a department centered on promoting students' academic success, personal growth, and life skill development by ensuring that students with disabilities receive equal access to Virginia Tech programs, activities, and services.
2) You'll be reporting to the assistant director of access and accommodations, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) You'll be responsible for providing direct services to students and families seeking disability accommodations using an interactive process that identifies reasonable accommodations as well as auxiliary aids and services.
4) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You'll be offered a base compensation package between $50,000 - $52,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY:
Virginia tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION:
For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning.
3) THE TEAM:
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) strives to create an accessible and inclusive campus community. We collaborate with campus partners to remove barriers and meet the individualized access needs of disabled students. SSD supports success through the promotion of student learning and the development of advocacy skills.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent amount of experience working in disability services in higher education.
* Experience communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders.
* Experience working in the field of disability services, rehabilitation services, social work, higher education, etc.
* Strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple requests and competing deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience providing individual and/or small group instruction to students.
* Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Experience working with students individually or as a group to learn new skills.
* Experience translating legal requirements into actionable steps for both experts and non-experts.
Overtime Status
Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$50,000 - $52,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
08/10/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.
The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important…
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