Disability & Access, Access Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,900 - 67,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

A major research university in Austin seeks an Access Coordinator to facilitate accommodations for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and workshops, reviewing documentation for eligibility, and engaging with faculty to implement solutions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in student program administration. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience administering or developing student programs.
• Experience reviewing psycho-educational reports.
• Counseling experience with college students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and drop-in appointments with students and families.
• Review disability-related documentation for eligibility.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on disability and accessibility.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Professional communication skills

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, behavioral science, or related field

Job description

Disability & Access, Access Coordinator

Department: Disability and Access
Position Type: Full‑time
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Dec 01, 2025
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

About Disability and Access

Based in the philosophy that all students should be assured equal access and opportunity, Disability and Access (D&A) works to eliminate physical, instructional and attitudinal barriers by providing reasonable accommodations and fostering awareness within the University community.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Purpose

Access Coordinators conduct intake and drop‑in appointments with current and prospective students and families to determine reasonable accommodations. They serve on D&A teams in processing of services and office development. Additionally, they prepare and deliver presentations and workshops to students, faculty and other University personnel and/or divisions regarding disability and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and drop‑in appointments with current and prospective students and families, maintain a caseload of approximately 350 students, determine reasonable accommodations and support faculty and staff in implementation of approved accommodations, and ensure accurate confidential records in accordance with privacy laws, FERPA and ADA requirements.
• Review disability‑related documentation, including psycho‑educational and neuropsychological reports, to determine eligibility and appropriate academic accommodations under Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Act and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).
• Meet with individual students for problem solving and information dissemination, using independent judgment in interpreting D&A, University, and ADA policies and procedures.
• Work with individual faculty members, staff, and appropriate agencies and or individuals outside of the University to evaluate and plan necessary academic accommodations for individual students.
• Work with other staff members and departments to support various accessibility‑related programs, initiatives, policies, and procedures including housing, notetaking, deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) services, outreach, funding/scholarships, auxiliary units, and career services.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and workshops for students, faculty, and other University personnel and/or divisions regarding disability and accessibility.
• Serve on assigned D&A teams in processing of services and office development; work with other staff members on assessment goals and collecting, reviewing and interpreting departmental data.
• Function as a member of D&A, assist with general functions of the office and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, behavioral science, or related field.
• Three years of experience administering student programs or developing student programs.
• Experience reviewing psycho‑educational reports, working within the guidelines of the ADA, ADAAA and Section 504.
• Experience counseling students or advising college students with disabilities.
• Experience with crisis management and counseling.
• Excellent interpersonal, professional and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, social science, behavioral science or related field.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with student populations.
• Experience determining academic accommodations, providing therapeutic services and/or completing evaluations for individuals with learning, attentional, autism spectrum, and/or psychological disorders.

Salary Range

$61,000 + depending on qualifications

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one must be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important Notes for Applicants

Non‑current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be able to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. All Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) must be uploaded in the Application Questions section prior to submission; submissions cannot be changed after posting the application.

Current university employees and contingent workers: Apply within Workday by searching “Find UT Jobs.” As a current employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link, and update the Professional Profile before applying. The application is one page; the resume is uploaded in Workday and additional Required Materials are uploaded in the Application Questions section.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, including promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Retirement plan: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), only if the position is at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose this information unless in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or if required by a contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Hired individuals must complete the federal I‑9 form and present acceptable original documents within three days of employment. Failure to do so may result in loss of employment.

E‑Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check work authorization of new hires effective May 2015. The university’s ID number for E‑Verify is 854197.

Compliance and Clery Act

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.