Accessibility & Accommodation Lead (Higher Ed)

Tufts University; North Grafton (MA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University—Accommodation Administrator role within Cummings School—leads disability access and accommodation services, guiding interactive processes and coordinating across students, faculty, staff, and university partners to implement and assess accommodation plans.

The role oversees academic learning support, ensures FERPA-compliant handling of records, and advances accessibility throughout clinical, research, and classroom settings with a hybrid on-campus expectation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Higher Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, Disability Studies, or Rehabilitation Counseling.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in higher education disability services or related student support roles.
• Experience reviewing psychoeducational, neuropsychological evaluations and medical documentation for accommodations.
• Knowledge of accessibility, universal design, and inclusive educational practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and consultation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex academic setting.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accommodation processes, review requests, and determine suitable accommodations.
• Lead interactive accommodation process while maintaining essential program requirements.
• Develop individualized accommodation plans and coordinate implementation.
• Coordinate planning for transitions into lab, research, and clinical settings.
• Maintain confidential accommodation records in line with FERPA and laws.
• Oversee academic learning and coaching services to support student success.
• Provide training on disability access, accommodation implementation, and inclusive practices.
• Monitor service trends and identify barriers to access.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external providers on accommodation matters.
• Participate in committees and initiatives to advance student success and inclusion.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Consultation

Project management

Problem solving

FERPA/privacy awareness

Independent & collaborative work

Diversity & inclusion

Clinical/ lab environment knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field

Doctoral degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tufts University—Accommodation Administrator role within Cummings School—leads disability access and accommodation services, guiding interactive processes and coordinating across students, faculty, staff, and university partners to implement and assess accommodation plans.

The role oversees academic learning support, ensures FERPA-compliant handling of records, and advances accessibility throughout clinical, research, and classroom settings with a hybrid on-campus expectation.