Accommodations Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University is seeking a dynamic Accommodations Specialist to support students with disabilities on the Queens Campus.

This full-time role partners with the Office of Disability Services to ensure compliant, individualized accommodations and inclusive learning environments. The Learning Specialist will assess documentation, determine accommodations, and coordinate resources and assistive technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education, psychology, counseling, or related fields.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in an educational or support services setting.
• Knowledge of disability laws and regulations, including the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
• Experience with assistive technologies and adaptive learning strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA regulations.
• Experience serving diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to equity.

Responsibilities

• Reviews/evaluates diagnostic information and documentation of student learning disabilities; determines eligibility for protection under the ADA, ADAA, 504, and other applicable legislation.
• Determines reasonable accommodation or course substitution; consults with students, faculty, administrators, and other campus personnel regarding students' instructional needs, the status of disability, and reasonable accommodations.
• Develop customized accommodations in collaboration with students based on assessment results and documentation of disabilities.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of accommodations, such as extended test time, note-taking support, accessible materials, and assistive technology.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to students to implement and utilize accommodations effectively.
• Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions for students, faculty, and staff on topics related to learning disabilities, inclusive teaching practices, and assistive technology.
• Collaborate with faculty to promote awareness of diverse learning needs and effective instructional strategies to support students with disabilities.
• Research and compile resources, including academic support services, community resources, and assistive technology tools, to enhance student learning and success.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of resources and referral networks for students with disabilities.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for the acquisition of assistive technology and learning resources.
• Collaborate with academic advisors, counselors, and other support services to ensure holistic support for students' academic and personal success.
• Participates in college, division, department meetings, events and training as recommended and approved by supervisor.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, college committees, work groups and task forces, and other professional organizations as approved by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

DEI commitment

Assistive technology experience

FERPA awareness

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in special education, psychology, or related fields

Job description

Accommodations Specialist

St. John's University

Salary: $66,300.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Administrator

Location: Queens Campus, NY

Department:

Closing:

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses;international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; andParis, France; and study abroad locations around the world. ThePrinceton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize theUniversity's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamicinternship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, anddiverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers morethan 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six collegesand schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. TheUniversity is accredited by the Middle States Commission on HigherEducation and 12 other major academic and professionalassociations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart ofour mission.? As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John'sis committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusiveexcellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsicworth of all members of our community.? We will become an evenstronger university as we enhance equity at every level of ourinstitution.?Our graduates will excel in the competencies andvalues needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolvingworld.

Job Summary

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses:international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; andParis, France; and study abroad locations around the world. ThePrinceton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize theUniversity's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamicinternship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life anddiverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers morethan 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six collegesand schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. TheUniversity is accredited by the Middle States Commission on HigherEducation and 12 other major academic and professionalassociations.?

St. John's University's Office of Disability Services is seeking adynamic and passionate individual to serve as a full-time in-personLearning Specialist. The Learning Specialist works directly withstudents registered with the office to provide individualizedsupport and accommodations, fostering an inclusive learningenvironment that promotes academic success and personal growth. TheLearning Specialist performs educational, instructional, andadministrative work associated with ensuring compliance withapplicable policies and laws.

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is part of the Departmentof Student Wellness at St. John's University. The Department ofStudent Wellness takes an integrated approach to wellness,consisting of Student Health Services, Wellness Education andPrevention, the Center for Counseling and Consultation (CCC), theOffice of Disability Services (ODS), Campus Recreation (CREC), andSexual Violence Outreach, Awareness, and Response (SOAR).

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews/evaluates diagnostic information and documentation ofstudent learning disabilities; determines eligibility forprotection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Section504, and other applicable legislation;
• Determines reasonable accommodation or course substitution;consults with students, faculty, administrators, and other campuspersonnel regarding students' instructional needs, the status ofdisability, and reasonable accommodations;
• Develop customized accommodations in collaboration withstudents based on assessment results and documentation ofdisabilities.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation ofaccommodations, such as extended test time, note-taking support,accessible materials, and assistive technology.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to students to implementand utilize accommodations effectively.
• Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessionsfor students, faculty, and staff on topics related to learningdisabilities, inclusive teaching practices, and assistivetechnology.
• Collaborate with faculty to promote awareness of diverselearning needs and effective instructional strategies to supportstudents with disabilities.
• Research and compile resources, including academic supportservices, community resources, and assistive technology tools, toenhance student learning and success.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of resources and referralnetworks for students with disabilities.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for the acquisition ofassistive technology and learning resources.
• Collaborate with academic advisors, counselors, and othersupport services to ensure holistic support for students' academicand personal success.
• Participates in college, division, department meetings, eventsand training as recommended and approved by supervisor.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, collegecommittees, work groups and task forces, and other professionalorganizations as approved by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Education, Experience

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in special education, Psychology, Counseling,or related fields.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in aneducational or support services setting.
• Knowledge of disability laws and regulations, including theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the abilityto build rapport and collaborate effectively with diversestakeholders.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion inhigher education.
• Experience with assistive technologies and adaptive learningstrategies.
• Ability to maintain effective, collaborative workingrelationships with internal and external colleagues andconstituents.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPAregulations.
• Experience serving diverse populations and a demonstratedcommitment to equity.
• Strong ability to consult and collaborate with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Certification as a Learning Disability Specialist or similarcredential
• Experience with assistive technology and accessible designprinciples
• Experience in program development, workshop facilitation, ortraining delivery.
• Knowledge of universal design for learning (UDL) principles andinstructional design methodologies

Supplemental Information

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. Thisposition is required to use standard office equipment such aspersonal computers, printers, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is a full-time, in-person position. Typical hours areMonday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the expectationfor a flex schedule of two or three days to accommodate eveningappointments and programs. This position occasionally requiresextended hours and weekend work. Travel when appropriate andrequested.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time,with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salaryfor this position is $66,300. St. John's University considersfactors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities ofthe position, candidate's work experience, education/training, keyskills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizationalconsiderations when extending an offer.

*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-VerifyEmployer

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which iscommensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingentupon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremelycomprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental,life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission,generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program,and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can alsoenjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, diningfacilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employmentand education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.?Allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with adisability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by law.

*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-VerifyEmployer

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which iscommensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingentupon the departmental budget. St. John's University considersfactors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities ofthe position, candidate's work experience, education/training, keyskills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizationalconsiderations when extending an offer.???

We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meetthe diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefitssuch as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disabilityinsurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employercontribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid timeoff policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John'sperforming arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campusrecreation and sporting events

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.?Allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with adisability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by law.