Accessibility & Accommodations Specialist

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking a Disabilities Specialist to ensure access and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at the Newark campus, in accordance with federal regulations and university policies.

Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, the role delivers accommodations, liaises with faculty, and collaborates with campus offices to support diverse learners and remove barriers.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Counselor Education, Special Education, Counseling Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years' experience in a disability services office in higher education in one of the related fields.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and provide reasonable accommodations that include academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services to students with disabilities.
• Conduct initial interviews with students; maintain accurate notes and records; review documentation; prepare letters of accommodation; evaluate eligibility; conduct follow-up meetings.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding implementation of accommodations and services; develop and present disability awareness programs for the University community.
• Collaborate with other offices and outside agencies as needed and appropriate.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Student-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counselor Education / Special Education / Counseling Psychology / Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Kurzweil

Live Scribe

Job description

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking a Disabilities Specialist to ensure access and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at the Newark campus, in accordance with federal regulations and university policies.

Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, the role delivers accommodations, liaises with faculty, and collaborates with campus offices to support diverse learners and remove barriers.