Accessibility Specialist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a professional to provide services for students and employees with disabilities. The candidate will inform constituents of available services and advise on rights regarding accommodations.

Applicants should have a Master's Degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. The annual salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $77,000, excluding bonuses and additional compensation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related post-degree experience with adults with disabilities.
• Experience evaluating medical documentation and arranging accommodations.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding ADA.

Responsibilities

• Provide services for students with disabilities requiring accommodations.
• Advise on rights and responsibilities regarding available services.
• Develop and present trainings for University constituents.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of ADA regulations

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related area

Bachelor's degree plus 2-3 years experience

Job description

Position Summary

Provide services for students and/or employees with disabilities University wide who require accommodations; inform students, faculty, and staff of available services. Advise people with disabilities of their rights and responsibilities; interpret federal policies and procedures. Plan and implement provisions for reasonable accommodations. Develop and present trainings for University constituents.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Master’s Degree in appropriate discipline (Counseling, Psychology, Teaching and Learning, Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or related area) or Bachelor's degree plus 2-3 years directly related experience.
• Required Experience: 2+ years of related post‑degree experience with appropriate adult population with disability(ies) including experience evaluating medical documentation, arranging accommodations, and/or the use of any adaptive technologies (if applicable), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of testing documentation in appropriate subject discipline. Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding ADA and compliance in higher education.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.