Accessibility Specialist - Student Support & ADA Compliance

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Loyola University Chicago's Student Academic Services seeks an Accessibility Specialist to evaluate disability documentation and coordinate accommodations across the Rogers Park-Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses.

You will collaborate with faculty and staff, maintain confidential records, and promote ADA compliance and inclusive learning. Evening/weekend hours may be required. A Master’s degree and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree and 1–2 years of related experience in services for Students with disabilities.
• Master's Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field and 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA and accommodations in higher education.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in Jesuit education.

Aufgaben

• Evaluates and interprets disability documentation and reviews student applications for SAC affiliation.
• Approves and facilitates reasonable accommodations consistent with law and best practices.
• Prepares case-notes summary and inputs into case-management system; maintains confidentiality.
• Meets with students to discuss accommodations and communicates with instructors.
• Coordinates communication between Faculty, Staff, and students with disabilities; provides consultations and technical assistance.
• Provides referrals to practitioners and on-campus resources.
• Works with Deaf/Hard of Hearing, visual, learning, mobility, medical, and mental health needs; reevaluates accommodations.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in related field and 1–2 years of services for Students with disabilities

Master's Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field with 1–2 years of related work experience

Tools

MS Office 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams)

Jobbeschreibung

Loyola University Chicago's Student Academic Services seeks an Accessibility Specialist to evaluate disability documentation and coordinate accommodations across the Rogers Park-Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses.

You will collaborate with faculty and staff, maintain confidential records, and promote ADA compliance and inclusive learning. Evening/weekend hours may be required. A Master’s degree and relevant experience are preferred.