Inclusive Disability Services Specialist

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO pass

Job summary

The University of Denver is seeking an Accommodation Specialist to review documentation for student disability accommodations and guide students through the process. You will support faculty and departments to deliver approved services, collaborate with campus partners, and promote accessibility through programs and training.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, reporting to the Associate Director of Student Disability Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two (2) years of experience working with persons with disabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, intake meetings, determining accommodations, and maintaining case notes.
• Partner with faculty and academic departments to ensure delivery of approved accommodations and participate in biweekly review meetings for complex cases.
• Coordinate with campus partners to support accessible course materials, programs, and services, and facilitate meetings between students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote accessibility through educational programming, orientations, and ongoing professional development related to disability law and compliance.
• Contribute to committees, generate data-driven reports, and potentially supervise interns or student staff.

Skills

Disability services

Inclusive learning

Confidential information handling

Student-centered practices

FERPA regulations

Critical thinking

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, School Counseling, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Higher Education, Special Education

Job description

The University of Denver is seeking an Accommodation Specialist to review documentation for student disability accommodations and guide students through the process. You will support faculty and departments to deliver approved services, collaborate with campus partners, and promote accessibility through programs and training.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, reporting to the Associate Director of Student Disability Services.