Student Accessibility Specialist

Position Overview

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance invites resumes for a full‑time, exempt Student Accessibility Specialist position reporting to the Director of Accessibility Services. The applicant will provide academic and personal support and accommodations to undergraduate and graduate students with a wide range of disabilities.

Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts). Retirement plans with state or optional match. Supplemental retirement accounts with $600 annual state match. Life insurance (state‑sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life plan, long‑term disability). Tuition remission, employee assistance program, paid holidays, paid leave (22 days annual for exempt positions, 11 days for non‑exempt), sick leave, personal leave, and (for non‑exempt positions) overtime, shift differential and on‑call pay.

• Assist in determining and implementing appropriate accommodations for students with learning, physical, and psychological disabilities.
• Maintain a caseload of students registered with the Office of Student Accessibility Services and provide case management, including scheduled check‑ins, resource referrals, executive functioning strategy assistance, student outreach, and advisement on university policies. Write appointment/meeting notes in Accommodate in a timely fashion.
• Manage all quizzes, tests, and related activities for students with disabilities in the Testing Center. Provide support in administering examinations with accommodations and, when required, serve as proctor, reader, or scribe. Supervise student and part‑time employees in the Testing Center.
• Monitor, assess, and implement developments in available assistive technologies; train students and EAC staff on campus‑used technologies. Oversee creation and organization of accessible materials; produce alternative‑format course materials (textbooks, articles, handouts). Scan materials for conversion to electronic and print formats, proofread reformatted materials, and train students to use accessible tools such as voice recognition and e‑text.
• Work closely with the Campus Medical Office, Director of Housing, Career Services, and Student Services to ensure accessibility for students experiencing temporary or chronic medical conditions requiring environmental adjustments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, or sitting at a desk.
• Lifting of items as required.
• Communication with a variety of constituents internally and externally.
• Operation of various office equipment.

Preferred: AHEAD and ADA Training.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in higher education, social work, special education, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience: One to three years of experience working with students with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodations in a higher education setting.

• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, FERPA, and other applicable laws related to higher education and disability.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references (current or past supervisors). Applicants must apply through the online application system available at

Open until filled.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment.

UMES complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibiting discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the university’s educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or participating in claims of sex discrimination or harassment.

Department: UMES‑PRES (President’s Office). Regular salary range: $55,000. Worker Sub‑Type:
Staff.