Accommodation Specialist

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Denver is seeking an Accommodation Specialist to review documentation and provide determinations on reasonable accommodations for students across undergraduate, graduate, and distance learning programs. The role also involves guiding students and their support networks through the disability accommodations process and coordinating with the SDS team.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) and reports to the Associate Director of Student Disability Services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disability services and accommodations.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to implement student-centered practices.
• Ability to prioritize compliance-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, intake meetings, determining reasonable accommodations, and maintaining accurate case notes.
• Partner with faculty and academic departments to ensure effective delivery of approved accommodations and participate in biweekly review meetings for complex cases.
• Coordinate with campus partners to support accessible course materials, programs, and services, and facilitate meetings between students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote accessibility through educational programming, orientations, resource fairs, and ongoing professional development related to disability law and compliance.
• Contribute to committees, generate data-driven reports, and potentially supervise interns or student staff, including coordinating their training and fieldwork objectives.

Skills

Disability services

Confidential handling

Compliance awareness

Job description

Accommodation Specialist

Job No: 499103
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Student Affairs / Services, Business Operations / Services

At the University of Denver, Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journey-empowering every student to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Rooted in DU's signature 4D Experience, our division is committed to fostering holistic development through four dimensions: deepen intellect, develop wellbeing, discover character, and design careers and lives of purpose.

Our work reaches far beyond the classroom. Through dynamic, high-impact programs, services, and experiences offered at both the Denver Campus and the Kennedy Mountain Campus, we foster inclusive communities, promote health and wellness, cultivate exploration, engagement, and leadership, and develop a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a high-touch environment where students and participants connect meaningfully, grow confidently, and thrive personally and collectively.

As a division, we serve the broader DU and Denver community which includes:

• Current DU Students & Families
• Prospective Students & Families
• Faculty & Staff
• Alumni & Donors
• Local Community
• Companies & Organizations
• National Peers & Media

Together, we are shaping a vibrant, supportive, and dynamic campus culture where every student and participant can discover their potential and make a meaningful impact.

The Student Affairs division includes the following units:

• 4D Experience
• Office of External Relations (OER)
• Housing, Residential Education and Dining Services
• Driscoll & Community Commons
• Business and Planning
• Student Engagement
• New Student & Family Programs
• Kennedy Mountain Campus
• DU Outdoors
• Wellness & Recreation
• Health & Counseling Center
• First@DU
• Learning Effectiveness Program
• Student Disability Services
• Student Outreach & Support
• Student Rights & Responsibilities
• Veteran & Military Resources
• Office of the Dean of Students

SDS is dedicated to giving students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the Universitys programs, courses and activities. SDS provides accommodations at no cost to any student who has a documented disability as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other applicable laws. Accommodations are intended to mitigate the impact of a disability and afford students equitable access to participate in the Universitys programs, courses, and activities.

Position Summary

The Accommodation Specialist will review supporting documentation and requests for accommodations from students (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, and distance learners), rendering determinations on appropriate accommodations. They will also orient, support, and provide guidance to students and those in their support system(s) about the disability accommodations process at the University, and the appropriate use of accommodations. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, and will report to the Associate Director of Student Disability Services Program (SDS) and will serve as an interactive member of the SDS accommodation review team including assisting with other departments responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

This position summary is not designed to capture all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Essential Functions

• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, conducting intake meetings, determining reasonable accommodations, and maintaining accurate case notes.
• Partner with faculty and academic departments to ensure effective delivery of approved accommodations and participate in biweekly review meetings for complex cases.
• Coordinate with campus partners to support accessible course materials, programs, and services, and facilitate meetings between students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote accessibility through educational programming, orientations, resource fairs, and ongoing professional development related to disability law and compliance.
• Contribute to committees, generate data-driven reports, and potentially supervise interns or student staff, including coordinating their training and fieldwork objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of disability services and accommodations
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to implement student-centered practices
• Ability to prioritize compliance-related tasks