Higher-Ed Disability & Accessibility Coach

Butler; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan

Wellness/Employee perks

Job summary

Butler University in Indianapolis is seeking a Disability Specialist to support students with disabilities as they transition to college and navigate accommodations. You will review documentation, coordinate with campus partners, and develop accessibility programming while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role emphasizes collaboration across faculty and staff, ongoing learning, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in campus services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience providing direct support and training to people with disabilities.
• Ability to interpret disability-related documentation (IEP/504, evaluations, medical reports).
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 in postsecondary education.
• Ability to rapidly master and integrate new software across multiple platforms.
• Willingness to engage with diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality in disability services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret disability documentation and lead intake meetings to determine accommodations.
• Maintain documentation of student interactions with strict confidentiality.
• Provide direct support services including academic coaching and transition to college.
• Collaborate with SDS team and campus partners to coordinate accommodations.
• Develop and present disability/diversity programming and training materials.
• Analyze disability-related data to improve processes and assist policy development.
• Support students requesting accommodations for extracurricular activities.
• Create department marketing materials and manage web/social content.
• Participate in campus-wide committees to promote accessibility.
• Serve as administrative backup in the department as needed.

Skills

Direct student support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Software adaptability

DEI awareness

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Butler University in Indianapolis is seeking a Disability Specialist to support students with disabilities as they transition to college and navigate accommodations. You will review documentation, coordinate with campus partners, and develop accessibility programming while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role emphasizes collaboration across faculty and staff, ongoing learning, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in campus services.