Accessibility Advocate & ADA Liaison (On-Campus)

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is looking for an Accessibility Coordinator to interpret ADA and Section 504 documents and determine reasonable accommodations for undergraduate and graduate students, including MBA and medical students. The role advocates for students with disabilities, aids in implementing accommodations, and collaborates with faculty to ensure curricular goals are met.

The coordinator engages in an interactive process, communicates with professors, and stays current with disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience working with students with disabilities.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience interpreting psychological evaluations and disability documentation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret ADA and Section 504 documentation to determine reasonable accommodations.
• Engage students in interactive processes to make accommodation determinations.
• Advocate for students with disabilities and aid implementation of accommodations.
• Address inquiries from faculty to ensure accommodations align with curricular goals.
• Provide guidance to students seeking evaluations and connect them to university services.
• Stay current on disability issues and apply relevant case law to decisions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative work style

Time management

Problem solving

Ethical conduct

Confidentiality

Jesuit values

Professional standards

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education / Rehabilitation Counseling / Social Work

Master’s degree preferred

Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration background

Job description

Georgetown University is looking for an Accessibility Coordinator to interpret ADA and Section 504 documents and determine reasonable accommodations for undergraduate and graduate students, including MBA and medical students. The role advocates for students with disabilities, aids in implementing accommodations, and collaborates with faculty to ensure curricular goals are met.

The coordinator engages in an interactive process, communicates with professors, and stays current with disability