Accessibility Specialist

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The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe.

Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long‑standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project‑based learning.

The Accessibility Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Director and Assistant Director with the development and implementation of the programs and services provided by the Accessibility Resources Center to ensure the University’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and other applicable state, federal and local laws. The incumbent will provide direct services in support of students with disabilities and will serve as a part of the Accessibility Resources Center team participating in the development of office policy and procedures, programming, and advising.

• A detail oriented, strong communicator with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

• Coordinate and implement Auxiliary Services such as note taking, academic participation assistants, interpreting/transcribing and closed captioning services, readers, and scribes. AIM administrator responsible for updating and maintaining AIM office management software.
• Monitor Assistive Technology equipment and software.
• Train students with disabilities requiring such technologies on its use.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the DREAM Transition Program; assess and analyze program data for growth and improvement of program.
• Review documentation and conduct new student intakes, assist with review and dissemination of accommodation letters.
• Develop and conduct trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Accessibility Resources Center.

• A bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in the areas of education, social sciences, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: master’s degree and two years’ experience in the areas of education, social sciences, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related discipline OR an equivalent combination of educational training and experience.
• Broad knowledge of various disabilities as well as experience working with and supporting adults with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Accessible Information Management (AIM) database or other databases for disability service department management.
• Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – Amended 2010, and other applicable federal state and local laws.
• Knowledge of and experience with assessing disability documentation from varying sources and determining reasonable accommodations.
• Broad understanding of reasonable accommodations and services used by students with disabilities in higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology applications and their use in assisting persons with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing staff and resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of the social and legal issues that impact services for students with disabilities in higher education.

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