Accessibility Services Advisor & Academic Coach

niagara; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara University is seeking an Accessibility Services Advisor to assist in determining and providing accommodations for students with disabilities. You will coach incoming first-year students and at-risk learners, coordinating accommodations such as testing, notetaking, and housing requests.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators, help develop policies, and support outcomes assessment while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education or related field.
• Two to three years of experience working with students with disabilities.
• New York State driver's license with the ability to travel domestically and internationally (Canada).

Responsibilities

• Analyze documentation to determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities registered with Accessibility Services.
• Coordinate the provision of accommodations for registered students with disabilities, including testing accommodations, notetaking, alternate formats, and housing requests.
• Provide information about disability-related services to prospective and current students, parents, faculty, and others.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty and students with disabilities.
• Assist in developing/updating policies and procedures addressing emerging needs of students with disabilities.
• Assist in completing outcomes assessment work.
• Provide direct support to students with disabilities and at-risk students in coaching programs to enhance academic transition and performance.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and adhere to university policies.

Skills

Disability laws awareness

Eval docs interpretation

Autism experience

Intervention techniques

Oral & written skills

Interpersonal skills

Transcripts data interpretation

Google Suite proficiency

Flexible hours availability

Education

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education or related field

Job description

Niagara University is seeking an Accessibility Services Advisor to assist in determining and providing accommodations for students with disabilities. You will coach incoming first-year students and at-risk learners, coordinating accommodations such as testing, notetaking, and housing requests.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators, help develop policies, and support outcomes assessment while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.