Coordinator, Disability, Access, and Inclusion

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Coordinator, Disability, Access, and Inclusion to lead and coordinate accessibility services for students with disabilities across campus. The role collaborates with departments, housing, IT, and student services to ensure compliant, inclusive accommodations and programs.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and substantial higher education experience, demonstrate a deep commitment to equity, and possess strong communication skills to support students,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling/social work, college student personnel, communicative disorders, or related field.
• At least three years of experience with students with disabilities.
• At least two years of administrative or instructional experience in higher education.
• Commitment to student success and self-advocacy.
• Knowledge of Federal Regulations 504, 508, ADA Amendments Act and reasonable accommodations.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• Experience with adults with mental health, social, and emotional needs.
• Ability to advise on learning accessibility options.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Strong written communication.
• Ability to contribute to team cohesiveness.
• Experience integrating inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver accessibility services for students with disabilities.
• Assess student requests for services via remote and in-person meetings.
• Conduct learning support services for various disabilities.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees.
• Advise students and student groups on disability, diversity, civil rights, services, and self-advocacy.
• Guide university departments on accessibility options in courses, programs and services.
• Refer faculty and staff regarding disability-related options.
• Provide information on postsecondary transition and family guidance.
• Participate in Disability, Access, and Inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Accessibility knowledge

FERPA awareness

Disabilities experience

Higher ed admin

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling/social work, college student personnel, communicative disorders, or related field

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Coordinator, Disability, Access, and Inclusion

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Posting Number SF02220

Job Title Coordinator, Disability, Access, and Inclusion

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/09/2026. Applications received after 10/09/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

About URI

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

POSITION SUMMARY

Collaboratively coordinate and deliver university accessibility services and supports for students with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and supervise delivery and database documentation of essential services to students with disabilities, including reasonable accommodations to support equal opportunity in URI academic and co-curricular programs and services.
• Assess, verify and facilitate student requests for services via remote and in person meetings.
• Conduct learning support services for students with mental health disabilities, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders and other documented conditions.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees as needed.
• Advise individual students and student groups concerning disability, diversity, civil rights, services, and self-advocacy.
• Assist and advise the Assistant Dean/Director in guiding University departments regarding accessibility options in courses, programs, and services.
• Assist and advise University departments in providing services to students with disabilities.
• Appropriately refer faculty and staff regarding disability-related options.
• Provide information regarding postsecondary transition for local transition collaboratives, at transition forums and events. Provide guidance to prospective transitioning students and their families.
• Participate in Disability, Access, and Inclusion and Dean of Students Office Social Justice and Inclusion initiatives.
• In collaboration with Housing and Residential Life, manage communication with students seeking accommodations within the housing environment to facilitate the delivery of consistent and accurate information.
• Liaise with and advise IT Teaching and Learning Services to ensure online accessibility of Brightspace or other online course system, develop training modules and assessment strategies for faculty, and support students in their ability to access online courses.
• Oversee the Annual Disability, Access, and Inclusion response for URI Commencement, i.e. develop and maintain an accommodation registration system for Commencement visitors, coordinate staffing and other supports to ensure accessible commencement sites for the weekend of events, coordinate distribution of adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Collaborate with Transportation & Parking Services to deliver mobility support systems such as disability transportation and parking systems; including liaison with Enrollment Services to ensure accessibility of classrooms as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise Disability, Access, and Inclusion personnel in current best practices.
• Represent the office on committees and at University events.
• Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software; Adaptive equipment and software.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Master’s degree in psychology, counseling/social work, college student personnel, communicative disorders, adult education or other human science field.
• 2. Minimum three years of experience working with students with disabilities (experience may include graduate assistantship).
• 3. Minimum two years of administrative or instructional experience working with college students in a higher education setting (experience may include graduate assistantship).
• 4. Evidence of commitment to student success and self-advocacy.
• 5. Working knowledge and experience with Federal Regulations 504, 508, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act and reasonable accommodations.
• 6. Working knowledge of FERPA .
• 7. Experience working with adults presenting with mental health, social, and emotional needs.
• 8. Ability to consult in learning accessibility options.
• 9. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• 10. Proficiency in written communication skills.
• 11. Ability to contribute to team cohesiveness.
• 12. Experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.
• 13. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of college assistive technologies.
• Specific experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/28/2026