Academic Accessibility Programs Lead

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition

Wellness initiatives

Employer-Funded Health Insurance

Employer-Paid Disability Insurance

Campus Parking

Job summary

The University of Tampa is hiring an Academic Program Specialist in the Academic Success Center’s Student Accessibility Services. You will manage a large caseload of students with disabilities, develop accommodation plans, conduct intake meetings, and provide targeted academic support.

You will train campus stakeholders on accessibility processes and ensure FERPA, ADA, and Section 504 compliance while contributing to center operations and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in education, higher education, or related discipline is required.
• In-depth knowledge of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act and FERPA.
• At least two years of full-time professional experience working with individuals with disabilities – experience with students with disabilities in higher education preferred.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with various areas within the Academic Success Center and other areas on campus.
• Ability to work nights or weekends on an occasional basis.
• Knowledge of MS Office and computer database skills. Knowledge of Accommodate by Symplicity, Work Day, and EAB Navigate preferred.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion for all faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Work with a range of students with documented disabilities to create accommodation plans for academic, housing, dietary, and other areas.
• Review documentation, conduct welcome meetings, and manage a large caseload of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide one-on-one academic support within assigned caseload.
• Train university stakeholders on accommodations processes and compliance with ADA and Section 504.
• Assist with accommodated examinations and proctoring; serve as reader/scribe as needed.
• Develop and update SAS/ASC standard operating procedures and weekly workflows.
• Create and implement student workshops and educational programming.
• Track and report data from the student caseload and affiliated services.
• Support the Director and ASC staff with outreach and center operations.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Accommodate by Symplicity

Work Day

EAB Navigate

Education

Master’s Degree in education/higher education

Tools

MS Office

Accommodate by Symplicity

Work Day

EAB Navigate

Job description

The University of Tampa is hiring an Academic Program Specialist in the Academic Success Center’s Student Accessibility Services. You will manage a large caseload of students with disabilities, develop accommodation plans, conduct intake meetings, and provide targeted academic support.

You will train campus stakeholders on accessibility processes and ensure FERPA, ADA, and Section 504 compliance while contributing to center operations and outreach activities.