Disability Services Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is seeking a Disability Services Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Manager of Student Affairs, the role ensures equitable access to academic, examination, and clinical learning environments in compliance with ADA, Section 504, LCME accreditation standards, and NBME/USMLE requirements.

This position coordinates across multiple departments and external partners to implement accommodations effectively.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and experience in medical education.
• Strong knowledge of ADA/Section 504 and disability compliance.
• Experience with NBME/USMLE accommodation policies.
• Ability to balance accessibility with patient safety and accreditation requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and documentation management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.
• Capacity to manage multiple processes in a high-stakes medical education setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate disability accommodations across classrooms, examinations, and clinical settings.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, LCME standards, NBME/USMLE rules.
• Collaborate with academic departments, clinical leadership, and partners to implement accommodations.
• Protect institutional compliance and support student progression.

Skills

ADA compliance

NBME/USMLE policies

medical education standards

accessibility vs safety

organization skills

interpersonal communication

confidential information handling

multi-task management

Education

Master's degree in medical education

Job description

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Department

SOMG Student Affairs

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Job Summary

The School of Medicine Greenville is seeking to hire a Disability Services Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Manager of Student Affairs, the Disability & Accommodations Coordinator serves as the primary institutional authority for disability-related accommodations within the School of Medicine Greenville (SOMG). This position ensures equitable access to academic, examination, and clinical learning environments in compliance with ADA, Section 504, LCME accreditation standards, and national testing entity requirements, including NBME and USMLE. This role requires coordination across multiple academic departments, clinical education leadership, hospital system partners, compliance offices, and external agencies to ensure appropriate implementation of accommodations in both classroom and patient-care environments. The Disability Services Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting institutional compliance, minimizing risk, and supporting student progression within a complex medical education and healthcare setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and prior work experience in medical education

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and disability compliance requirements in higher education.
• Working knowledge of NBME and USMLE accommodation policies and national licensing examination procedures.
• Understanding of medical education technical standards and clinical competency expectations.
• Ability to balance accessibility considerations with patient safety and accreditation requirements.
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent processes in a high-stakes educational and healthcare environment.

Job Close Date

10/20/2026

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.