Student Accommodations Specialist

The Student Accommodations Specialist independently coordinates and administers disability accommodation services for Odessa College students, ensuring equitable access to college courses, programs, services, and activities. The Specialist exercises independent professional judgment in reviewing requests and documentation, conducting the interactive process, determining reasonable accommodations, and coordinating implementation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable college policies.

The position collaborates with students, faculty, staff, department chairs, the Testing Center, and K–12 partners to remove access barriers and support student success. The Specialist also serves as the designated Title IX point of contact for pregnant and parenting students seeking pregnancy-related academic adjustments and accommodations, coordinating with the College’s Title IX Coordinator as appropriate.

Specific Position Duties

Key Responsibilities — Accommodation Services

• Independently conduct student intake, review relevant documentation, engage in individualized interactive discussions, and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Communicate accommodation decisions, maintain appropriate records, and monitor or adjust approved accommodations as student needs or circumstances change.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding implementation, address barriers or disagreements, and refer appeals or complex institutional matters through established procedures.
• Coordinate approved testing accommodations with the Testing Center, students, and faculty; testing administration remains the responsibility of the Testing Center.

Dual Credit and K–12 Outreach

• Coordinate accommodation services for students enrolled in Odessa College dual credit courses through K–12 partnerships.
• Conduct outreach and provide guidance to school district counselors, special education and Section 504 personnel, students, families, and college partners regarding college accommodation processes.
• Help students and families understand the transition from high school supports to postsecondary accommodation requirements; coordinate approved accommodations with dual credit faculty and staff.

Specialized Academic and Clinical Programs

• Collaborate with department chairs, program directors, faculty, and appropriate clinical personnel to evaluate accommodations in academic, laboratory, clinical, and technical settings.
• Consider essential program requirements, site‑specific conditions, and relevant safety standards through individualized assessment.

Title IX — Pregnant and Parenting Students

• Serve as the designated point of contact for pregnant and parenting students seeking information, support, and pregnancy‑related academic adjustments or accommodations under Title IX.
• Engage with students to identify individualized needs, coordinate reasonable modifications and related supports with faculty and campus partners, and communicate approved arrangements in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the College’s Title IX Coordinator on policy interpretation, compliance concerns, complaints, and matters requiring formal Title IX review; maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation.

Campus Collaboration and Program Administration

• Provide consultation, resources, and training for faculty and staff on accommodations, disability awareness, and accessible practices.
• Coordinate assistive technology, accessible materials, equipment, and other accommodation resources as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student records consistent with applicable privacy requirements; track service utilization and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement.
• Review and update procedures, forms,…