P260144 - Access Services Specialist - Accessibility Resources at University at Buffalo Human R[...]

Wayne State University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Access Services Specialist in Accessibility Resources to determine accommodation eligibility for students requesting accommodations based on disability.

The role involves coordinating with faculty and staff, performing data analytics on accommodations requests, and managing student records with a focus on equitable access and inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or master’s degree or professional certification.
• A degree in relevant professional areas such as special education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or closely related field.
• Experience working in a K-12 or Higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Case management and student transitional services.
• Consultation and liaison with university faculty and staff.
• Analytics on new students or existing students and accommodations requests.
• File completion of student records and notes.
• Coordination with the Sr. Associate director and other direct services coordinators on accommodation memo design, communication and updates.
• Community outreach.

Skills

Case management

Liaison with faculty

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years experience or master’s degree or professional certification

Degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, social work

Job description

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P260144 - Access Services Specialist - Accessibility Resources

P260144 - Access Services Specialist - Accessibility Resources

Posting Number

P260144

Position Summary:

Accessibility Resources invites applications for the Access Services Specialist position. In this role, you will determine accommodation eligibility for students requesting accommodations based on disability.

Your responsibilities include:

• Case management and student transitional services
• Consultation and liaison with university faculty and staff
• Analytics on new students or existing students and accommodations requests
• File completion of student records and notes.
• Coordination with the Sr. Associate director and other direct services coordinators on accommodation memo design, communication and updates.
• Community outreach

Accessibility Resources is UB’s Center for coordinating services and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure their equitable access to all programs, services, and benefits of the University through individualized review, planning, and collaborative implementation across campus. Providing a safe, welcoming, and comfortable approach that values disability as a vital contribution to diversity, we put meaningful participation opportunity into practice.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn more:

• Ourbenefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or master’s degree or professional certification
• A degree in relevant professional areas such as special education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or closely related field
• Experience working in a K-12 or Higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, or social work
• Progressive experience in post-secondary education

Physical Qualifications:

FTE: 1.0

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.