Access Consultant

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking an Access Consultant within Disability Services to determine reasonable accommodations under the ADA and Section 504. The role works with students, faculty, and university stakeholders to ensure accessible services and equitable participation.

The position reports to the Assistant Director and involves education, outreach, and cross-unit collaboration, with a focus on compliance, case management, and ongoing campus accessibility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing support or services to individuals with disabilities, including accessibility and accommodations.
• Experience reading/interpreting psycho-educational, neuropsychological and other assessment-based reports.
• Experience documenting written decisions, maintaining confidential records, and managing case-related documentation.
• Knowledge of disability laws (ADA/ADAAA, Section 504, FERPA) and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages individualized accommodation plans for students with disabilities by reviewing confidential documentation and determining eligibility.
• Monitors effectiveness of approved accommodations and updates plans as needed.
• Maintains confidential student records in compliance with ADAA, FERPA, and related laws.
• Facilitates implementation of accommodations by collaborating with students, faculty, and university stakeholders.
• Serves as a subject matter resource on disability-related accommodations and accessibility practices.
• Develops and delivers trainings and workshops for faculty, staff, students, and partners on disability services and accessibility.

Skills

Communication

Disability services knowledge

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Department: University Life, Disability Services

Classification: Professional Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visasponsorship

Salary: Anticipated salary range starting low $60k;commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department

Disability Services supports qualified students with disabilitiesin participating fully in George Mason University’s programs andservices. A qualified student with a disability is a student with adisability who meets the academic and technical standards requiredfor admission or participation in the university's educationprogram and services. As defined in the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, aperson has a disability if the person has a physical or mentalimpairment that substantially limits one or more major lifeactivities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded ashaving such an impairment. Disability Services is committed toupholding the letter and spirit of the laws, such as the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973. Disability Services strives to foster partnershipswith students, faculty, and staff to create welcoming andsupportive environments that enable all members of the universitycommunity to participate.

About the Position

The Access Consultant reports directly to the Assistant Director ofDisability Services and works collaboratively with students todetermine reasonable and appropriate accommodations and services towhich they are entitled under the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Using independent judgment and professional expertise, the AccessConsultant works closely with students, faculty, universitystakeholders, parents and families, and community members tosupport an accessible environment. The Access Consultant alsoserves on university committees, representing disability andaccessibility-related issues and concerns, and contributes toinitiatives that promote campus accessibility, disabilityawareness, and effective practices that support participation forindividuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Access and Accommodations

• Establishes and manages individualized accommodation plans forstudents with disabilities by reviewing and interpretingconfidential medical and psychological documentation, determiningeligibility, and identifying reasonable accommodations inaccordance with applicable laws and university policies;
• Monitors the effectiveness of approved accommodations throughcommunication with students and relevant university stakeholdersand modifies accommodation plans as appropriate based on changes instudent needs;
• Maintains accurate and confidential student records inaccordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act(ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to protect studentprivacy and support regulatory compliance; and
• Facilitates the implementation of approved accommodations bycollaborating with students, faculty, and university stakeholdersto reduce barriers and ensure students with disabilities haveequitable opportunities to participate and succeed.

Consultation, Education, and Outreach

• Serves as a subject matter resource and liaison to faculty,staff, students, and campus partners on disability-relatedaccommodations, accessibility, and Disability Services processesand effective practices;
• Responds to questions and concerns and consults on theimplementation of approved accommodations to clarify roles andresponsibilities and supports compliance with applicable disabilitylaws and university policies;
• Collaborates with campus partners to assess accommodation andaccessibility concerns, evaluates available options, recommendsappropriate solutions that address identified needs, and supportsstudents’ participation in university programs, services, andactivities;
• Develops and delivers presentations, training sessions,workshops, and other educational programs for faculty, staff,students, and campus and community partners on disability services,accommodation processes, disability-related responsibilities,universal design, accessibility, and effective practices toincrease understanding and promote consistent application ofappropriate practices; and
• Conducts outreach activities and engages with campus andcommunity partners to share information about disability-relatedresources, identifies accessibility concerns and opportunities andareas for improvement, and supports meaningful participation inuniversity programs, services, and activities.

Administrative Tasks and Unit Collaboration

• Completes required administrative and case managementresponsibilities independently and in a timely manner, includingcase notes, correspondence, documentation, and studentcommunication, to maintain accurate records, ensure timelyfollow-up, and support effective service delivery; and
• Collaborates with Disability Services staff and campus partnerson complex accommodation and access concerns, unit and universityprojects, and continuous improvement efforts by sharinginformation, managing assigned responsibilities, evaluatingoperational processes, and developing solutions that strengthenDisability Services programs and services.

Departmental and Divisional Responsibilities

• Supports divisional planning initiatives and other specialprojects assigned;
• Actively participates in University Life divisional meetings,initiatives, and in-person events to stay connected with divisionaland institutional priorities, and to foster a cross-unitcollaboration;
• Participates in professional development workshops and trainingsessions for staff across the division to promote continuouslearning and skill enhancement;
• Stays informed about best practices, research, and emergingtrends in higher education and student support services to ensureDisability Services remains innovative and responsive to theevolving needs of the student body; and
• Supports divisional initiatives and other special projects asassigned, actively participating at in-person events and volunteeropportunities to represent Disability Services and University Lifeeffectively to the campus community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalentcombination of education and experience;
• Experience providing support or services to individuals withdisabilities, including experience addressing accessibility andaccommodations;
• Experience reading/interpreting psycho-educational,neuropsychological and other assessment-based reports;
• Experience documenting written decisions, maintainingconfidential records, and managing case related documentation;
• Knowledge of relevant disability laws such as Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAand ADAAA), the Fair Housing Act, Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA), and other relevant federal and statecompliance requirements;
• Knowledge about disability related assessments,accessibility-related issues and accommodation processes;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a group and/or independentlywith various stakeholders;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information to supporteffective problem solving;
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verballyand in writing, while maintaining accurate and detailed records;and
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines whenmanaging multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities in apost-secondary education environment;
• Experience with creating presentations or workshops andpresenting to internal and external stakeholders/partners;
• Experience with various Assistive Technologies;
• Knowledge of accommodation processes and practices in higher education;
• Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology, includingevaluating, implementing, and supporting tools that enhanceaccessibility for students with disabilities;
• Ability to deliver effective presentations to various campusstakeholders and community partners;
• Understanding best practices for collaborating with disabilityservices and accessibility resources in higher education; and
• Adaptability to changing laws, institutional policies, andstudent needs.

Posting Open Date: October 19, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 2, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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