Educational Support​/Accessibility and Disability Services Specialist - CCOM Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum

The Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum in the Carver College of Medicine is seeking an Educational Support Services Specialist. This position serves as resource for disability service sand related student needsat Carver College of Medicine. This is a .5 FTE position. They will facilitate the interactive accommodation process, coordinating requests for reasonable accommodations, and providing consultation and guidance to students, faculty, staff, and academic program leadership regarding disability-related rights, responsibilities, policies, and procedures.

The position serves as a resource for accessibility and disability services within the College, working collaboratively with University partners and interdisciplinary teams to support consistent and effective implementation of approved accommodations. The Specialist assists in the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of accessibility-related programs, processes, resources, and educational initiatives while supporting compliance with applicable disability laws, regulations, and University policies

Primary Duties

Enhance and Support Student Educational Experiences and Increase Retention. Foster a Sense of Community and Engagement for Students
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Provide individualized non-clinical counseling, advising, and support to students regarding disability-related needs, academic access, adjustment to the educational environment, and strategies to support their educational success.

Meet individually with students to identify barriers affecting their educational experience, explore available resources and support options, and assist students in developing strategies to address identified needs.

Provide ongoing student support and follow-up related to accommodations, accessibility needs, and other barriers affecting academic participation and success, making referrals to appropriate University or clinical resources when needs fall outside the scope of the position.

Coordinate accessibility and disability-related services for students across three Carver College of Medicine academic programs.

Guide students through the interactive process associated with requesting and implementing reasonable accommodations, including gathering relevant information, identifying individual needs, and coordinating appropriate next steps.

Manage and monitor student accommodation requests and related processes to promote timely, consistent, and effective delivery of services.

Review disability documentation and other relevant information to evaluate accommodation requests and coordinate the determination of appropriate accommodations in accordance with established guidelines, legal requirements, and institutional policies.

Provide non-clinical counseling and advising to students regarding disability-related needs, academic access, available resources, institutional processes, and responsibilities associated with approved accommodations, and provide individualized support to address barriers affecting their educational experience.

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and academic program leadership to support the implementation of accommodations within complex academic and educational environments.

Identify barriers that may affect student access and educational participation and recommend strategies, resources, or process improvements to support student success.

Maintain appropriate documentation and program records and monitor service delivery and outcomes.

Assist in assessing accessibility and disability services and provide reports, recommendations, and information to leadership to support program effectiveness and alignment with College and University goals.

Monitor approved accommodations and provide ongoing support, follow-up, and problem-solving to address implementation concerns and changing student needs.

Establish and Maintain Relationships with Partners to Provide Educational Support Services. Partners Include on-campus Units and External Agencies (Local, State, National and International):

Collaborate with counseling, mental health, academic support, and other University resources to connect students with appropriate services when needs extend beyond accessibility and educational support services.

Serve as a resource and consultant to faculty, staff, and academic program leadership regarding accessibility, disability-related rights and responsibilities,…