Coordinator, Accessible Education Center

University of Houston-Downtown; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston-Downtown seeks a Coordinator for the Accessible Education Center in Houston, TX. The role ensures equitable access to programs and accommodations for students with disabilities, coordinating testing, assistive technology, and collaborative services with faculty and external providers.

The Coordinator guides students through accommodation processes, develops outreach materials, and supports training on accessibility practices to promote inclusion and student success across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Communications, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work.
• Minimum of three (3) years working with students with disabilities.
• Experience in education (k-12 or higher education).
• Experience and knowledge of assistive technology.
• Experience facilitating trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate disability-related accommodations and support services for students, including reviewing documentation and eligibility under ADA/Section 504.
• Oversee Accessible Education Center testing operations: scheduling, materials, accommodations, security, and timely return of exams.
• Coordinate specialized accessibility services and resources (ASL interpreters, live captioning) and external providers.
• Serve as the primary resource for accessibility concerns and accommodation implementation.
• Develop and implement programs promoting accessibility, inclusion, and student success.
• Deliver training and presentations for faculty, staff, and students on disability services and best practices.
• Participate in and support events, including occasional evening and weekend programs.

Skills

Communication

Training delivery

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education/Special Education/Communications/Psychology/Sociology/Social Work)

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Full Job description available here: https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/coordinator-accessible-education-center-houston-texas-united-states

JOB SUMMARY:

The Coordinator for the Accessible Education Center plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities have equitable access to academic programs, services, and accommodations. This position coordinates accommodation services, oversees testing and assistive technology operations within the Accessible Education Center, and guides students through the accommodation process. The Coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, and external service providers to facilitate access, resolve accessibility concerns, and ensure compliance with applicable disability laws and university policies. The position also supports outreach, training, and special initiatives that promote

accessibility, inclusion, and student success.

DUTIES:

• Coordinates and manages disability-related accommodations and support services for students, including reviewing documentation, determining eligibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504, facilitating the interactive process, developing accommodation plans, and communicating approved accommodations through the AEC's electronic management system.
• Oversees and administers all aspects of the Accessible Education Center (AEC) testing operations, including exam scheduling, preparation and security of testing materials, implementation of approved accommodations, test monitoring, maintenance of testing integrity, and timely return of completed exams to instructors.
• Coordinates specialized accessibility services and resources, including assistive technology, American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, live captioning, and other external service providers to ensure equal access to academic programs and activities.
• Serves as the primary resource for students, faculty, staff, and external partners regarding accessibility concerns, accommodation implementation, and resolution of disability-related access issues.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements programs, initiatives, outreach activities, and educational resources that promote accessibility, inclusion, and student success across the institution.
• In collaboration with the Director, develops and delivers training and presentations for faculty, staff, and students regarding disability services, accommodation processes, accessibility requirements, and best practices.
• Participates in and supports departmental, divisional, and institutional events, including occasional evening and weekend programs, as needed.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Communications, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years working with students with disabilities, experience in education (k-12 or higher education), experience and knowledge of assistive technology, experience facilitating trainings.

License/Certification: None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's/Professional Degree in School Psychology, Special Education, School Counseling, Clinical Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Instructional Technology, or a related field is preferred.