Academic Enrichment & Accessibility Coordinator

Dillard University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillard University in New Orleans seeks a Coordinator of Academic Enrichment and Accessibility (Grant funded) to develop and coordinate initiatives that boost student achievement and persistence. Working with the Dean of Students and multiple campus partners, you will lead honors programs, evening/weekend services, and accommodations implementation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years in higher education, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in higher education, education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in higher education, academic support, accessibility services, student success, or related area preferred.
• Knowledge of academic accommodations and experience supporting students with disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple programs and manage confidential student information.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by programming and testing schedules.
• Ability to learn and utilize institutional systems, learning management systems, student-success platforms, and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evening and weekend academic support programs in collaboration with the Academic Testing and Tutoring Center.
• Develop academic enrichment workshops, study opportunities, and other initiatives supporting student persistence and achievement.
• Serve as advisor and coach for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team, including student recruitment, preparation, practices, competition logistics, and related activities.
• Coordinate Dillard University's participation in the Leadership Alliance Internship Program and serve on the University's Leadership Alliance team.
• Collaborate with faculty, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners to identify and implement academic enrichment opportunities.
• Assist with assessment and reporting related to academic enrichment programs and student outcomes.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved academic accommodations for eligible students.
• Prepare and distribute accommodation letters and maintain appropriate documentation and records.
• Serve as a resource to students regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
• Provide guidance, resources, and training to faculty and staff regarding accommodation processes and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with faculty to address questions regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student disability and accommodation information.
• Assist with case management, communication, tracking, and assessment related to accessibility services.
• Collaborate with University leadership and appropriate campus partners to support consistent implementation of accessibility procedures.
• Share responsibility for proctoring accommodated examinations.
• Assist with scheduling and administering accommodated examinations during high-volume testing periods.
• Verify student identity, testing instructions, approved accommodations, and faculty requirements before examination administration.
• Maintain test security, confidentiality, academic integrity, and appropriate testing conditions.
• Provide evening, weekend, midterm, and final examination coverage as necessary based on student demand.
• Coordinate testing schedules with students, faculty, and the Academic Testing and Tutoring Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative ability

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Learning management systems

Student-success platforms

Job description

Dillard University in New Orleans seeks a Coordinator of Academic Enrichment and Accessibility (Grant funded) to develop and coordinate initiatives that boost student achievement and persistence. Working with the Dean of Students and multiple campus partners, you will lead honors programs, evening/weekend services, and accommodations implementation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years in higher education, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage