Coordinator of Accessibility Resources

Title: Coordinator of Accessibility Resources
FTE: 0.75 (30 hours per week).
Salary: $36,000 annually
Contract Type: LOA – 10 months (Aug 1–May 31) with up to 8 additional days in June/July

General Statement

The Coordinator of Accessibility Services ensures equitable access for students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable accommodations and supporting institutional compliance with ADA and Section 504. The Coordinator conducts individualized assessments, determines appropriate accommodations, and collaborates with campus partners to remove barriers in curricular and extracurricular settings. The role maintains confidential records, provides guidance and training to faculty and staff, and offers consulting to support proactive digital accessibility practices.

The Coordinator represents accessibility needs across the university and engages with students, faculty, staff, and families in a professional and collaborative manner.

Duties and Responsibilities Accessibility Case Management & ADA Compliance

• Conduct individualized assessments (the ADA‑required interactive process) for accommodation requests
• Determine reasonable accommodations and communicate them with relevant campus partners
• Coordinate non‑academic accommodations (housing, dining, events)
• Maintain confidential records
• Resolve accommodation concerns or elevate cases of non‑compliance through established institutional channels

Training & Campus Education

• Provide annual required ADA/504 training
• Offer workshops and consultations for faculty and staff on accommodation implementation
• Work with faculty, the Office of Teaching & Learning Excellence (OTLE), Student Support Services, Student Affairs, Facilities, ITS, and other partners to implement accommodations
• Provide consulting to campus partners such as OTLE, ITS, and the Library on emerging digital accessibility and course design issues and best practices for preventing barriers

Testing & Academic Support Accommodations

• Oversee testing accommodations (proctoring coordination, scheduling)
• Aid students in identifying and learning to use assistive technologies
• Coordinate alternative format materials (e.g., audio textbooks) for students
• Connect students with campus supports (e.g., tutoring, counseling, financial aid)

Policy, Reporting, and Committees

• Assist with the maintenance of ADA/504 policies
• Participate on relevant committees (e.g., Facilities, Emergency Planning)
• Track data and perform compliance reporting

Other

• Contribute to university retention initiatives (e.g., retention committee, retention outreach) as requested
• Contribute to the overall customer service function of Student Central
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, or an associate’s degree with significant relevant experience (e.g., disability services, student support, social services, compliance, or related areas)
• Candidates without prior ADA/504 experience are welcome to apply but must demonstrate readiness and willingness to learn complex accessibility regulations and processes

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• A degree in special education, psychology, social work, education, legal studies, or another field relevant to ADA/504 work
• Demonstrated knowledge about the American Disabilities Act, federal regulations, and state regulations
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and working with disability documentation
• Demonstrated experience coordinating resources for those who qualify for ADA accommodations
• Demonstrated experience in case management
• Demonstrated experience providing support to university students
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain a consistent schedule, and uphold regular office hours
• Demonstrated strong communication skills

Successful Candidate Will

• Demonstrate sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential disability‑related information and navigating sensitive situations with care
• Engage in thoughtful, student‑centered problem solving, balancing regulatory requirements with practical, compassionate support for student needs
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and families,…