College Disability & Accessibility Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Facilities access

LinkedIn Learning

Calm App subscription

Newspaper/WSJ-Economist-NYT access

Bookstore discount

Event perks

Job summary

Butler University is seeking a Disability Specialist to support students with disabilities as they transition to college, review documentation, and determine individualized accommodations. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and campus partners to implement accessible services and programming.

Responsibilities include direct student support, training on accommodations, data analysis to improve processes, and development of disability-awareness programming.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, social work, psychology, or a related field
• Experience providing direct support and training to people with disabilities
• Ability to interpret disability-related documentation (IEP/504, medical reports)
• Knowledge of ADA and Section 504 in postsecondary education
• Ability to rapidly master and integrate new software
• Willingness to engage with diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Interpret documentation and lead intake meetings to determine accommodations
• Maintain rigorous documentation and confidentiality
• Provide direct support services including academic coaching and transition to college
• Collaborate with SDS team and campus partners on accommodations and support
• Develop and implement disability/diversity programming and materials
• Analyze disability-related data to improve processes
• Support accommodation requests for extracurricular activities
• Design department marketing materials and manage social media
• Participate on campus-wide committees to advance accessibility
• Serve as administrative backup in the department

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Multiplatform proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Butler University is seeking a Disability Specialist to support students with disabilities as they transition to college, review documentation, and determine individualized accommodations. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and campus partners to implement accessible services and programming.

Responsibilities include direct student support, training on accommodations, data analysis to improve processes, and development of disability-awareness programming.