Senior Accessibility & Accommodation Lead

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary in UAE

Housing allowance

Annual airline tickets for employee +

Educational subsidies for children

Healthcare for employee and dependents

Job summary

Zayed University seeks a Senior Accommodation Officer to coordinate student accommodation services, ensuring a safe, compliant residential environment aligned with university policies. The role covers allocation, operations, and direct student support to uphold an inclusive campus experience.

The position involves handling material accommodation requests, producing accessible formats, maintaining records, coordinating with suppliers, and promoting accessibility awareness through campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field is required.
• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process material accommodation requests from faculty and students.
• Provide curriculum accommodations (literacy, math, science, etc.) for all courses.
• Convert print to audio and electronic formats (Word) and handle PowerPoint to Word conversions.
• Convert print to Braille or enlarge print as needed.
• Translate visual content to tactile representations and adapt library materials.
• Maintain tracking mechanisms and statistical records of accommodation requests.
• Coordinate with suppliers to source accessibility resources and training for volunteers.
• Organize activities to promote inclusion of students with accessibility issues.
• Support facilities and hospitality arrangements for accommodated students and people with disabilities.
• Maintain the Disability Student Allowance data base and ensure recommended support is acted upon (financial and academic).

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Zayed University seeks a Senior Accommodation Officer to coordinate student accommodation services, ensuring a safe, compliant residential environment aligned with university policies. The role covers allocation, operations, and direct student support to uphold an inclusive campus experience.

The position involves handling material accommodation requests, producing accessible formats, maintaining records, coordinating with suppliers, and promoting accessibility awareness through campus