Disability Access Consultant - Higher Ed Support & Equity

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University Disability Services in University Life seeks an Access Consultant to determine reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. You will work with students, faculty, and staff to ensure accessible programs and services on campus.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will review confidential reports, develop accommodation plans, maintain records, and participate in university committees to promote inclusive practices and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing support or services to individuals with disabilities, including experience addressing accessibility and accommodations.
• Experience reading/interpreting psycho-educational, neuropsychological and other assessment-based reports.
• Experience documenting written decisions, maintaining confidential records, and managing case related documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant disability laws such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), the Fair Housing Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other relevant federal and state compliance requirements.
• Knowledge about disability related assessments, accessibility-related issues and accommodation processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a group and/or independently with various stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information to support effective problem solving.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing, while maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines when managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages individualized accommodation plans for students with disabilities by reviewing and interpreting confidential medical and psychological documentation, determining eligibility, and identifying reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.
• Monitors the effectiveness of approved accommodations through communication with students and relevant university stakeholders and modifies accommodation plans as appropriate based on changes in student needs.
• Maintains accurate and confidential student records in accordance with ADAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and FERPA to protect student privacy and support regulatory compliance; and
• Facilitates the implementation of approved accommodations by collaborating with students, faculty, and university stakeholders to reduce barriers and ensure students with disabilities have equitable opportunities to participate and succeed.
• Serves as a subject matter resource and liaison to faculty, staff, students, and campus partners on disability-related accommodations, accessibility, and Disability Services processes and effective practices.
• Responds to questions and concerns and consults on the implementation of approved accommodations to clarify roles and responsibilities and supports compliance with applicable disability laws and university policies.
• Collaborates with campus partners to assess accommodation and accessibility concerns, evaluates available options, recommends appropriate solutions that address identified needs, and supports students’ participation in university programs, services, and activities.
• Develops and delivers presentations, training sessions, workshops, and other educational programs for faculty, staff, students, and campus and community partners on disability services, accommodation processes, disability-related responsibilities, universal design, accessibility, and effective practices to increase understanding and promote consistent application of appropriate practices to.
• Conducts outreach activities and engages with campus and community partners to share information about disability-related resources, identifies accessibility concerns and opportunities and areas for improvement, and supports meaningful participation in university programs, services, and activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

George Mason University Disability Services in University Life seeks an Access Consultant to determine reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. You will work with students, faculty, and staff to ensure accessible programs and services on campus.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will review confidential reports, develop accommodation plans, maintain records, and participate in university committees to promote inclusive practices and timely