ADA Counselor

Job Description Summary

The ADA Counselor provides direct support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting disability eligibility analyses, providing referrals, approving reasonable accommodations, and connecting students with services to support their academic goals.

The counselor works with students to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to persons with disabilities. They collaborate to develop and facilitate best‑practice programs and services for students with disabilities, and compile data for reports as required.

• Provides prompt granting of accommodations to qualified and documented students.
• Makes determinations regarding appropriate academic accommodations.
• Reviews students requesting academic and housing requests for ADA accommodations.
• Reads and comprehends psycho educational documentation provided by students to assist in accommodations.
• Assists individuals with solving obstacles unique and/or common to individuals with disabilities.
• Interfaces with campus constituencies to ensure individuals gain equitable access to resources.
• Serves as a liaison, as needed, to other departments within the university regarding ADA compliance.
• Sits on committees as requested or needed.
• Attends conferences and training to stay current with ADA best practices and procedures.
• Consults as needed or requested on ADA accommodations and accessibility with faculty.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to technology, equipment, applicable laws, regulations, standards, and systems.
• Consults with prospective students, admissions and parents regarding ADA in higher education.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and understanding of ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and disability legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with students, families, faculty, staff, and community.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic/psychological assessments used to assess students with disabilities.
• Ability to assess individual needs and make appropriate referrals to internal or external sources.
• Ability to sensitively hold difficult conversations regarding ADA accommodations and accessibility.
• Knowledge of procedures for resolving disability accommodation issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at a high level.
• Capacity to make timely decisions in the interest of the student, the university, and applicable laws.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to individuals of diverse disabilities and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to implement a developmental approach to support and engage students in the interactive accommodation process.
• Strong listening, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating strong organizational skills, including prioritizing work and multitasking.
• Ability to gather data and compile information.

• Master’s degree in psychology, special education, student affairs, counseling, social work, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education or K‑12 ESE field.
• Professional experience in disability services at a post‑secondary institution or K‑12 education.
• Experience reviewing, evaluating, understanding, and determining accommodations for students with disabilities in higher education or K‑12 education.

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status, or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Lynn University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes diversity among its employees.