Accessibility & Accommodation Specialist

The Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art Institute of Chicago seeks a Disability Specialist to advance access for students with disabilities. You will support equal participation, review documentation, and coordinate accommodations under ADA/ADAAA and related laws.

You will work with faculty and campus partners to remove barriers and promote inclusive practices across art and design programs. Join a collaborative DLRC team focused on accessibility, assistive technology, and housing accommodations, with governance through AIM

Qualifications

• BA/MA in a related field with emphasis on disability services or higher education.
• 3+ years of professional experience in higher education disability services.
• Experience with art/design students or studio-based pedagogy.
• Knowledge of ADA/504 and accessibility practices.
• Experience evaluating housing accommodation requests with Residence Life.
• Experience supporting learning strategies, executive functioning, and Universal Design.
• Experience using disability services case management systems (AIM).
• Experience leading projects, committees or process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in interactive accommodation processes and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Coordinate and monitor academic and housing accommodations across campus facilities.
• Provide disability-related support through learning strategies and assistive technologies.
• Collaborate with Residence Life and campus partners on housing accommodations.
• Provide consultation and guidance to faculty on accessibility and inclusive practices.
• Coordinate disability-related services including testing, note-taking, and materials.
• Contribute to department leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of disability law and accessibility practices; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Disability services in higher ed

Student advocacy

Collaboration with faculty

Learning strategies support

Executive functioning support

Assistive technology

Universal Design for Learning

Project leadership

Education

BA in Rehabilitation Counseling

BA in Disability Studies

BA in Higher Education

BA in Education

BA in Counseling

BA in Social Work

BA in Psychology

MA preferred

Related field

Experience in higher ed disability services

Tools

AIM system

Job description

The Art Institute of Chicago seeks a Disability Specialist to advance access for students with disabilities. You will support equal participation, review documentation, and coordinate accommodations under ADA/ADAAA and related laws.

You will work with faculty and campus partners to remove barriers and promote inclusive practices across art and design programs. Join a collaborative DLRC team focused on accessibility, assistive technology, and housing accommodations, with governance through AIM