Accessibility Services Advisor (Part-Time) – Student Support

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island is seeking an Accessibility Services Advisor for the academic year, part-time. The role focuses on facilitating reasonable accommodations and advising students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to education.

The position involves meeting with students and families, orienting them and faculty on best practices, and coordinating workshops and placement testing. A master’s degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Experience advising students with disabilities or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan for disability services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Meets with prospective and current students and families and maintains records.
• Provides disability services orientations to students, parents and faculty.
• Educates faculty on best practices for teaching students with disabilities including assistive technology research and recommendations.
• Advises on personal and academic issues for students with disabilities.
• Coordinates special workshops, instructional programs and placement testing as needed.
• Manages compliance with the ADA to meet student needs.
• Participates with campus committees on disability-related issues.
• Proctors testing sessions as necessary.
• Supervises and manages student employees to enhance their development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience advising

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island is seeking an Accessibility Services Advisor for the academic year, part-time. The role focuses on facilitating reasonable accommodations and advising students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to education.

The position involves meeting with students and families, orienting them and faculty on best practices, and coordinating workshops and placement testing. A master’s degree and relevant experience are required.