ADA Counselor

Lynn University; Green Center (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University is seeking an ADA Counselor responsible for providing direct support to individuals with disabilities, including granting accommodations and connecting students to relevant services. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related legislation.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology, special education, or a related field, along with professional experience in disability services. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to support diverse individuals in their academic journey.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Experience in higher education or K-12 ESE field is essential.
• Professional experience in disability services is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Consult with faculty on ADA compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of ADA legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of ADA legislation

Ability to build rapport

Critical thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Summary

The ADA Counselor is responsible for providing direct support to individuals with disabilities, conducting disability eligibility analyses, approving reasonable accommodations, and connecting students with services to support their academic goals while ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other related federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt granting of accommodations to qualified and documented students.
• Makes determinations regarding appropriate academic accommodations.
• Reviews students requesting academic and housing requests for ADA accommodations.
• Reads and comprehends psychoeducational documentation provided by students to assist in accommodations.
• Assists individuals with solving obstacles unique and/or common to individuals with disabilities.
• Interfaces with campus constituencies to ensure equitable access to resources.
• Serves as a liaison, as needed, to other departments within the university regarding ADA compliance.
• Sits on committees as requested or needed.
• Attends conferences and training to stay current with ADA best practices and procedures.
• Consults on ADA accommodations and accessibility with faculty.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to technology, equipment, applicable laws, regulations, standards, and systems.
• Consults with prospective students, admissions, and parents regarding the ADA in higher education.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and disability legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with students, families, faculty, staff, and community.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic and psychological assessments used to assess students with disabilities.
• Ability to assess and interpret individuals’ needs and make appropriate referrals to internal or external sources.
• Ability to sensitively hold difficult conversations regarding ADA accommodations and accessibility.
• Knowledge of procedures for resolving disability accommodation issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at a high level.
• Capacity to make timely decisions in the interest of the student, the Student Affairs Services (SAS), and the University in conjunction with applicable laws.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to individuals of diverse disabilities and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to implement a developmental approach to support and engage students in the interactive accommodation process.
• Strong listening, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Ability to work independently while having strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and multi‑task.
• Ability to gather data and compile information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, special education, student affairs, counseling, social work, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education or K‑12 ESE field.
• Professional experience working in disability services at a post‑secondary institution or K‑12 education.
• Experience reviewing, evaluating, understanding, and determining accommodations for students with disabilities in higher education or K‑12 education.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status, or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non‑discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, email: [e-mail], or phone: [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.