Disabilities Services Specialist

The Disabilities Services Specialist provides direct support to students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, evaluating accommodation requests, coordinating approved accommodations, and connecting students with appropriate University resources. The Specialist works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to support equitable access to academic programs, services, and activities.

The Specialist promotes student success, self-advocacy, engagement, and belonging through individualized support, campus partnerships, educational outreach, and student-centered programming. This includes establishing and facilitating opportunities for students with disabilities to build community, develop peer connections, and share feedback about their campus experiences.

The Specialist supports the implementation of the University’s disability-related policies and procedures within the scope of student services. The position does not serve as the University’s designated ADA /Section 504 Coordinator and does not carry institution-wide compliance oversight or employee accommodation responsibilities.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$57,800

Title IX Contact Information:
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at  or TitleIX.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hr questions.

• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and their application to disability accommodations in higher education.
• Ability to review and interpret disability-related documentation and apply established procedures to accommodation requests.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear, accurate, and confidential case notes.
• Strong oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while managing assigned responsibilities independently.
• Commitment to student-centered service, accessibility, inclusion, and the success of students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and student requests.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Three years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or one year of relevant professional experience with a master's degree.

Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, higher education, or a related field.
• Three years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, or one year of relevant professional experience with a master’s degree.
• Experience providing individualized support, advising, or case management services to students or individuals with disabilities.

• Master’s degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, higher education, or a related…