Student Accommodations Specialist

October 15, 2026

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1481- - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

Student Accommodations Specialist

Admin. Professional

As the Student Accommodations Specialist for Student Accommodations and Disability Resources, you will consult with and advise students with disabilities, review documentation, develop reasonable accommodations, and oversee the delivery of access services for the students you serve. You will promote student self-advocacy and self-determination while serving as a point of contact for faculty and student service offices, including counseling, advising, career services, TRIO programs, and WSU Global Campus.

In this role, you will participate on departmental, unit, and university committees as assigned, assist with the development of program procedures, and create and deliver informational workshops that support student success and accessibility.

This is a full-time (
100% FTE),
permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

$3,750.85 - $4,574.20 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience providing academic advising and academic adjustments/ accommodations to students with disabilities, or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to include working with databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling).
• One-two years direct experience serving students with disabilities in higher education.
• Knowledge and understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA and other pertinent federal and state laws that provide for an accessible higher education experience for disabled students.
• Knowledge of universal design and assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of student development and student affairs theory.
• Sensitivity and competency in working with a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively work as a member of a team and to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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Student Affairs

Student Accommodations and Disability Resources

Pullman, WA

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information,…