Accessibility Services Lead — Student Support & Accommodations

D'Youville University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Coordinator of Accessibility Resources to support students with disabilities by evaluating documentation, determining eligibility, and authorizing appropriate academic accommodations in compliance with ADA and Section 504.

The role collaborates with students, faculty, and external service providers, overseeing accommodations across in-class, coursework, and testing, as well as NYSED reporting and institutional oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in higher education, student support services, academic advising, or disability services.
• Proven experience managing accommodations and academic support for students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with interpreting medical/psychological documentation and applying accommodations.
• Experience in liaising with external vendors and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Accommodations Management: review and evaluate documentation to determine eligibility; approve and implement individualized accommodations including in-class, coursework, and exams.
• Testing Accommodations: facilitate and schedule testing; coordinate with faculty to have exams sent to the office; manage exam accommodations in the testing center; ensure proctoring for group and individual testing spaces.
• Tutoring Services: manage both online and on-ground peer tutoring services.
• NYSED Reporting: report on disability categories and programs; manage third party servicer contracts; liaise with technology partners for interpreters and captioning services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Assistive technologies knowledge

Job description

D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Coordinator of Accessibility Resources to support students with disabilities by evaluating documentation, determining eligibility, and authorizing appropriate academic accommodations in compliance with ADA and Section 504.

The role collaborates with students, faculty, and external service providers, overseeing accommodations across in-class, coursework, and testing, as well as NYSED reporting and institutional oversight.