Accessibility & Accommodations Specialist

Socket.dev; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University seeks an Accommodation Specialist to support accessibility by ensuring compliance with ADA and Section 504. You will work with students, faculty, and staff to plan, facilitate, and implement reasonable accommodations that enable an inclusive learning environment.

A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. The role requires one year of relevant experience, with education and experience considered in combination.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required.
• A Master’s degree and two years of relevant experience are preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a manageable case load that involves reviewing medical documentation.
• Meet with students for their intake process and support them if issues arise related to their accommodations.
• Troubleshooting and provide guidance around the implementation of accommodations.
• Attend weekly case reviews with the OALA staff and offer input around student cases.
• Serve as a liaison and work with campus partners to support students with disabilities and the rendering of accommodations.
• Develop effective work relationships with faculty and staff and provide guidance on ADA compliance and best practices.
• Interpret information from medical, psychological, and educational documentation and update student records accordingly.
• Monitor, track, and produce records to support students and institutional reports.
• Learn and utilize software platforms used by OALA and Baylor University.
• Assist with campus outreach to raise awareness of services.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Baylor University seeks an Accommodation Specialist to support accessibility by ensuring compliance with ADA and Section 504. You will work with students, faculty, and staff to plan, facilitate, and implement reasonable accommodations that enable an inclusive learning environment.

A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. The role requires one year of relevant experience, with education and experience considered in combination.