Accommodations Specialist, Student Disability Services

Accommodations Specialist, Student Disability Services

At the University of Denver, Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journey—empowering every student to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Rooted in DU’s signature 4D Experience, our division is committed to fostering holistic development through four dimensions: deepen intellect, develop well‑being, discover character, and design careers and lives of purpose.

The Accommodation Specialist will review supporting documentation and requests for accommodation(s) from students (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, and distance learners), rendering determinations on appropriate accommodations. They will also orient, support, and provide guidance to students and those in their support system(s) about the disability accommodations process at the University, and the appropriate use of accommodations. In addition, the specialist will assist students in the accommodations process associated with field placements, practicums, and other non‑paid placement settings.

This is a full‑time position, 37.5 hours per week, and will report to the Assistant Director of Student Disability Services Program (SDS) and serve as an interactive member of the SDS accommodation review team including assisting with other departments responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

• Review and determine eligibility for accommodations from enrolled students, by working directly with students to gather additional information, provide information about the request process, and orient students to processes and procedures for approved accommodations.
• Use a developmental approach to partner with students to understand the accommodations process, accommodations available, how to use the SDS software to notify faculty of their approved accommodation(s), and about other University resources and supports that are available and how to access them in support of their success.
• Attend and collaborate in bi‑weekly accommodation review team meetings to achieve a considered review of difficult or complex requests for accommodation and/or work to identify efficiencies and/or solutions to accommodation‑related concerns.
• Provide support for a caseload of students with a focus on students enrolled in graduate and professional programs as well as non‑traditional and non‑residential students.
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure the provision of appropriate resources for students participating in field placements, internships, externships, co‑ops, online programs, etc.

• Attend and participate in department, Dean of Students (DOS) area, division, and University‑wide professional development opportunities.
• Participate in professional development to gain additional understanding of the University’s obligations associated with compliance with applicable laws including but not limited to Section 504 and the ADAAA as well as updates and changes in current and emerging solutions for equitable access.

• Collaborate with campus partners to support access for students with disabilities to university course materials, programs, and services.
• Staff information fairs whether those be in person or virtual for prospective students, incoming and new students whether those transfer, first‑year first‑time undergraduate or graduate students.
• Coordinate the review, deliberation process, and student notifications for the Housing Release Committee associated with the University Live‑On requirement and requests to be released from housing contracts due to disability‑related reasons.
• Develop and conduct trainings/workshops/demonstrations for students, staff, and faculty in the areas of accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning.
• Participate in annual SDS Orientation.
• Facilitate workshops for students, faculty, and staff.
• Focus on testing needs and support throughout the quarter and especially during final exams.

• Liaise and facilitate any meetings between the student, faculty, staff, department(s), and/or other stakeholders relating to the implementation or appropriateness of accommodations.
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