Accommodations Specialist

Accommodations Specialist St. John's University

Salary: $66,300.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Administrator

Location: Queens Campus, NY

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St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses;international locations in Rome, Italy;
Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers morethan 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart ofour mission.? As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John'sis committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.? We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.?

Our graduates will excel in the competencies andvalues needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses:international locations in Rome, Italy;
Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers morethan 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.?

St. John's University's Office of Disability Services is seeking adynamic and passionate individual to serve as a full-time in-person

Learning Specialist. The Learning Specialist works directly with students registered with the office to provide individualized support and accommodations, fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic success and personal growth. The Learning Specialist performs educational, instructional, and administrative work associated with ensuring compliance with applicable policies and laws.

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is part of the Department of Student Wellness n's University. The Department of Student Wellness takes an integrated approach to wellness,consisting of Student Health Services, Wellness Education and Prevention, the Center for Counseling and Consultation (CCC), the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Campus Recreation (CREC), and Sexual Violence Outreach, Awareness, and Response (SOAR).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews/evaluates diagnostic information and documentation ofstudent learning disabilities; determines eligibility for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Section
  504, and other applicable legislation;
• Determines reasonable accommodation or course substitution;consults with students, faculty, administrators, and other campus personnel regarding students' instructional needs, the status of disability, and reasonable accommodations;
• Develop customized accommodations in collaboration with students based on assessment results and documentation of disabilities.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of accommodations, such as extended test time, note-taking support,accessible materials, and assistive technology.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to students to implementand utilize accommodations effectively.
• Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions for students, faculty, and staff on topics related to…