Specialist III, Nursing Accommodations; Part Time

Overview

The Accommodations Specialist provides support to the Nursing Program Director by assisting with multiple aspects of academic accommodations, including tracking types and numbers by cohort, managing communications, arranging implementation, assessing use and outcomes, and generating reports for QI purposes. The purpose of this role is to maintain compliance and quality of accommodation implementation and ensures equal access to educational opportunities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and institutional policies.

• Track active accommodations for each cohort and provide timely and accurate notice to the Director.
• Serve as the communication liaison between Student Affairs, Accessibility & Disability Services staff, students, instructors, and the Director while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Arrange for the implementation of accommodations in multiple settings, including testing and classroom activities, with attention to timeliness and precision.
• Follow up on the use and quality of accommodation implementation and generate compilations of aggregated and de‑identified data for quality improvement.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities, backgrounds, and cultural differences. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including community college students, faculty, and staff, some of whom have disabilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent writing and typing abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Dependable, patient, and detail‑oriented.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies or accommodations in academic settings.
• Knowledge of ADA regulations and inclusive practices.
• Flexible hours based on student needs and exam schedules.