Accessibility Accommodations Coordinator

Barry University; Miami Shores (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barry University in Miami Shores seeks an Accessibility Accommodations coordinator to manage services for students in the Office of Accessibility Services, coordinating proctoring and delivery of accommodated tests and maintaining confidential records.

This in-person role requires strong written and verbal communication, front-desk experience, and Microsoft Office proficiency; you will prepare accommodation memorandums, assistive technology solutions, and coordinate interpreters as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any field required.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have front desk experience and excellent customer service and telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the processing, scheduling, proctoring, and delivering of accommodated tests for students registered with the Office of Accessibility Services, in collaboration with the Director and any Federal Work Studies assigned to the Office.
• Supports the Director in processing new student requests; sets up intake appointments; and maintains and updates individual confidential student records consisting of medical, psychological, and educational documents related to students’ specific disabilities and accommodation requirements.
• Assists the Director in monitoring the delivery of accommodations for students registered with the Office of Accessibility Services, including but not limited to creating Accommodation Memorandums for Faculty and Housing and procuring note-taking solutions, assistive technology (AT) solutions, and American Sign Language Interpreters.
• Responsible for managing the Office of Accessibility Services in the absence of the Director.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

The Accessibility Accommodations coordinator is responsible for coordinating the delivery of services for students registered with the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), ensuring that all their approved accommodations are met. The Coordinator collaborates with the Federal Work Studies assigned to the Office in the delivery and proctoring of all accommodated tests and quizzes. The Coordinator is also in charge of assisting the Director in the day-to-day operations of the Office. This position is in-person

Essential Functions

Coordinates the processing, scheduling, proctoring, and delivering of accommodated tests for students registered with the Office of Accessibility Services, in collaboration with the Director and any Federal Work Studies assigned to the Office. Supports the Director in processing new student requests; sets up intake appointments; and maintains and updates individual confidential student records consisting of medical, psychological, and educational documents related to students’ specific disabilities and accommodation requirements. Assists the Director in monitoring the delivery of accommodations for students registered with the Office of Accessibility Services, including but not limited to creating Accommodation Memorandums for Faculty and Housing and procuring note-taking solutions, assistive technology (AT) solutions, and American Sign Language Interpreters. Responsible for managing the Office of Accessibility Services in the absence of the Director.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any field required.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have front desk experience and excellent customer service and telephone etiquette.

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

About Barry University

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.