Administrative Specialist, Student Accessibility Services

Roger Williams University; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI seeks an Administrative Assistant to support Student Accessibility Services. The role includes intake, file maintenance, payroll for student workers, and coordination of testing spaces and vendor services.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, 3–5 years in an office setting, and strong organizational and communication skills. The role is full-time, on-site, with responsibilities across office management and student support.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent based on experience.
• 3–5 years of increased responsibility in an office setting.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible thinker who can shift priorities quickly.
• Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced team.
• Attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• Sensitivity to needs of students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Demon strated ability to learn and use university systems including Microsoft Office and disability databases.

Responsibilities

• Convey information and answer questions related to SAS procedures to students, families, and faculty.
• Assist the Director in routine office functions and initial intake with prospective students.
• Provide an orientation for new students about office services.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training and payroll of office assistants.
• Supervise and provide ongoing feedback for work-study students.
• Develop training materials for new hires with the Director.
• Serve as a first contact for disability policies and procedures.
• Handle testing space operations, exam receipt, login/out, and equipment maintenance.
• Process payments and contracts for student support vendors (interpreters, note-takers, etc.).
• Maintain SAS files and ERP/database records and support budgeting and expenditures.
• Coordinate travel for professional staff and liaise with vendors.
• Prepare payroll information for student workers and manage calendars/meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Disability database systems

Job description

Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI seeks an Administrative Assistant to support Student Accessibility Services. The role includes intake, file maintenance, payroll for student workers, and coordination of testing spaces and vendor services.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, 3–5 years in an office setting, and strong organizational and communication skills. The role is full-time, on-site, with responsibilities across office management and student support.