Residential Accessibility Specialist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Student Life Disability Services seeks a Residential Access Specialist to review disability documentation and support accessible campus housing. You will collaborate with housing, dining, and health services to determine reasonable accommodations and counsel students through the interactive process.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple offices, documenting communications, leading outreach and training, and supporting exam proctoring during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, social work, or related field; 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent administrative skills and ability to manage multiple complex situations; strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of academic accommodations and ability to collaborate across teams; basic computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review disability documentation and student narratives to determine eligibility for accommodations.
• Collaborate with Housing & Residence Education, Dining Services, Facilities, and Health Center on accommodation decisions.
• Counsel and advise on academic and co‑curricular accommodation requests; maintain confidential records.
• Refer students to campus resources; conduct outreach, trainings, and workshops; serve on committees.
• Provide central administrative support, respond to inquiries, and assist with exam proctoring during peak periods.
• Supervise interns or student employees as needed; background check required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word processing

Job description

The Ohio State University’s Student Life Disability Services seeks a Residential Access Specialist to review disability documentation and support accessible campus housing. You will collaborate with housing, dining, and health services to determine reasonable accommodations and counsel students through the interactive process.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple offices, documenting communications, leading outreach and training, and supporting exam proctoring during peak periods.