Accessibility and Learning Specialist

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence, RI seeks an Accessibility and Learning Specialist within the Office of Academic Support of the Warren Alpert Medical School. You will conduct intake interviews, review documentation, determine accommodations, and support students’ academic achievement.

Lead one-on-one consultations and group sessions, promote inclusive learning, and collaborate with clinical partners to implement accommodations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, Rehabilitation Services or similar program plus 5-7 years of experience working with students with disabilities in a college setting
• Masters preferred.
• Counseling coursework preferred.
• Experience: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal training and education in disabilities services
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Knowledge of ADA and of various learning disabilities
• Experience with reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine accommodations in higher education or employment settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student intake interviews and reviews medical, psychological, and neuropsychological information to determine eligibility for accommodations.
• Identify appropriate accommodations based on disability and program requirements.
• Provide referrals to neuropsychological testing and to other clinicians as indicated.
• Promote student achievement by improving student academic skills through one-on-one learning consultations as well as group presentations.
• Engage in professional development and other projects/activities as needed to support the Office of Academic Support.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Disability services knowledge

ADA regulations

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling / Social Work / Higher Education

Master’s degree preferred

Counseling coursework preferred

Experience with student disabilities

Job description

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Accessibility and Learning Specialist is a member of the Office of Academic Support, which is housed in the Office of Medical School Student Affairs at The Warren Alpert Medical School (the Medical School). The Office of Medical School Student Affairs supports medical students throughout medical school, in part by fostering an open, caring, and inclusive learning environment and serving as a responsive resource for medical students. In addition to medical students, students in the Program in Liberal Medical Education and students in Masters’ Degree Program that fall under the medical school umbrella (the Gateways in Medicine program) are also supported in their academic achievement. The Specialist conducts student intake interviews and reviews medical, psychological, and neuropsychological information to determine eligibility for accommodations and identifies what accommodations are appropriate based on the disability and program requirements. They support the Medical School, and its clinical partners in implementing those accommodations. In addition, the Specialist provides referrals to neuropsychological testing and to other clinicians as indicated. The Specialist also promotes student achievement by improving student academic skills through one-on‑one learning consultations as well as group presentations. The Specialist engages in professional development and other projects/activities as needed to support the Office of Academic Support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, Rehabilitation Services or similar program plus 5-7 years of experience working with students with disabilities in a college setting
• Masters preferred.
• Counseling coursework preferred.
• Experience: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal training and education in disabilities services
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Knowledge of ADA and of various learning disabilities
• Experience with reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine accommodations in higher education or employment settings.

Job Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of varied neuropsychological tests and their meaning
• Previous experience in similar role preferred
• High degree of discretion
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Knowledge and understanding of ADA regulations, guidelines, and standards as applicable to a higher education or academic program.
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Criminal Background and Education Check Required

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-28

Job Posting Title: Accessibility and Learning Specialist

Department: Warren Alpert Medical School

Grade: Grade 10

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on‑site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

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Welcome!

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Additional Information:

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