Accessibility & Disability Accommodations Specialist

University of Pennsylvania; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Access and Disability Accommodations Specialist to ensure compliance with Equal Opportunity policies and disability laws. You will respond to accommodation requests from staff, students, faculty, and campus visitors, serving as a resource on accessibility and inclusion across the Penn community.

The role collaborates with CCR’s Title IX and Weingarten Center, Human Resources, and campus partners to promote best practices, educate, and implement accommodations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience in disability services, human resources, equal employment opportunity, or a related field.
• JD degree will be considered as well.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with staff, student-employees, faculty, and visitors with disabilities and provide individualized support.
• Serve as primary contact for accommodation requests and facilitate the interactive process.
• Coordinate with CCR, Weingarten Center, Deans’ Offices and HR to implement accommodations.
• Maintain accurate records of accommodation requests and communications.
• Develop and deliver trainings and outreach on accessibility and disability inclusion.

Skills

Case management

Organization

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Access and Disability Accommodations Specialist to ensure compliance with Equal Opportunity policies and disability laws. You will respond to accommodation requests from staff, students, faculty, and campus visitors, serving as a resource on accessibility and inclusion across the Penn community.

The role collaborates with CCR’s Title IX and Weingarten Center, Human Resources, and campus partners to promote best practices, educate, and implement accommodations,