Accommodation Specialist

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking an Accommodation Specialist to assist in ensuring accessibility standards and reasonable accommodations under ADA and Section 504. You will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to plan, implement, and manage accommodations and maintain related records.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience; a Master's degree and two years of experience are preferred. On-site work in the Baylor community in Waco, Texas is typical.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required.
• A Master’s degree and two years of relevant experience are preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a manageable case load that involves reviewing medical documentation.
• Meet with students for their intake process and support them if any issues arise related to their accommodation process.
• Troubleshooting and provide guidance and clarity to students, faculty, and staff around the implementation of accommodations.
• Attend weekly case reviews with the OALA staff and offer input around student cases.
• Serve as a liaison and work with various campus partners to support students with disabilities and the rendering of their accommodations.
• Develop effective work relationships with faculty and staff and provide guidance, training, and information in the areas of ADA compliance and best practices.
• Interpret information from medical, psychological, and educational documentation and update and maintain student records with up-to-date student notes and information.
• Monitor, track, and produce records and data to comprehensively support students and to assist OALA with institutional reports and data management efforts.
• Learn and utilize various software platforms utilized by OALA and Baylor University
• Assist with outreach efforts on campus to raise awareness and communicate services to the Baylor community
• Provide feedback regarding policies, procedures, and processes to ensure clarity and best practices are in place to minimize barriers
• Maintain regular and consistent 1-1 meetings with Assistant Director of Accessibility to review and discuss programmatic, personnel, or student cases and develop timely solutions
• Attend OALA staff meetings and engage in professional development activities through training, memberships, and conferences as time allows
• Adapt and support the office by engaging in other duties as needed, particularly supporting testing centers during midterms and finals
• Proactively communicate gaps in services, knowledge, and processes to allow leadership to remedy them
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

A humblecollegefounded before Texas was a state,Baylornow stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Accommodation Specialist tosupport the institution by ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is done by working with students, faculty, and staff to plan, facilitate, and implement reasonable accommodations. This role will support OALAs mission to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment that accommodates the diverse needs of Baylor students.

A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Master’s degree and two years of relevant experience are preferred.

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a managable case load that involves reviewing medical documentaiton
• Meet with students for their intake process and support them if any issues arise related to their accommodation process
• Troubleshooting and provide guidance and clarity to students, faculty, and staff around the implementation of accommodations
• Attend weekly case reviews with the OALA staff and offer input around student cases
• Serve as a liaison and work with various campus partners to support students with disabilities and the rendering of their accommodations
• Develop effective work relationships with faculty and staff and provide guidance, training, and information in the areas of ADA compliance and best practices
• Interpret information from medical, psychological, and educational documentation and update and maintain student records with up-to-date student notes and information
• Monitor, track, and produce records and data to comprehensively support students and to assist OALA with institutional reports and data management efforts
• Learn and utilize various software platforms utilized by OALA and Baylor University
• Assist with outreach efforts on campus to raise awareness and communicate services to the Baylor community
• Provide feedback regarding policies, procedures, and processes to the assistant director and director to ensure clarity and best practices are in place to minimize barriers and allow for a more positive experience for students who interact with OALA
• Maintain regular and consistent 1-1 with meetings with Assistant Director of Accessibility to review and discuss any necessary programmatic, personnel, or students’ cases and to develop timely solutions and action plans
• Attend OALA staff meetings and engage in professional development activities through training, professional memberships, and conferences as time and budget allows
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to support Assistant Director and OALA office by engaging in other duties as needed, specifically supporting testing center efforts during midterms and finals
• Proactively communicate any gaps in services, knowledge, and processes they identify in order for OALA staff and leadership to remedy these as soon as possible
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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