Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Educational Scholarship (EESP

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University seeks a Coordinator for Student Accessibility Services in Boca Raton, FL. This role assesses needs of students with disabilities, reviews documentation, counsels on accommodations, and ensures approved support is provided.

The position requires master’s (or BA with experience), strong communication, and the ability to work with faculty to implement accommodations. Occasional evenings and committee work are included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience interpreting disability documentation (DSM-5/ICD).
• Counsel students on disability-related issues and academics.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of students and review disability documentation.
• Meet with students to determine and grant academic, housing, and ESA accommodations.
• Assist students with academic concerns and course-related issues.
• Maintain case notes for each interaction.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on disability issues to students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in weekly case review and monthly staff meetings.
• Serve as SAS liaison on Student Affairs and FAU committees.
• Perform special projects and job-related duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Counseling

Documentation handling

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Job description

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator for Student Accessibility Services. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Coordinator of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) reports to the SAS Associate Director and is responsible for ascertaining and providing for the special needs of FAU students with disabilities, particularly students with medical, psychological, physical, learning, hearing, and visual disabilities. This includes assessing needs in the academic setting, reviewing disability documentation (DSM-5 and ICD Codes), counseling students regarding disability-related issues and academics, and ensuring the provision of approved accommodations.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of students. Review and interpret disability documentation.
• Meet with students and utilize an interactive process to determine and grant academic, housing, and ESA accommodations.
• Work with students to assist with academic concerns, professor/course-related issues, accountability, and organization.
• Maintain case notes for each student interaction.
• Prepare and provide presentations to students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues, laws, and awareness.
• Take part in weekly Coordinator case review meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Act as Student Accessibility Services liaison or representative on Student Affairs and FAU committees.
• Performs assigned special projects and job-related duties as needed.

FAU Benefits and Perks:

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$48,000 - $51,000 annually. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

2026-10-12