Specialist III, Nursing Accommodations (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College (UT); West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking an Accommodations Specialist to support the Nursing Program Director by coordinating ADA accommodations, tracking cohort data, and generating reports for quality improvement. The role emphasizes compliance, timely implementation, and effective communication with students, instructors, and staff.

You will maintain confidentiality, adapt to diverse needs, and ensure equal access to educational opportunities while aligning with institutional policies and ADA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of ADA regulations and inclusive practices.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Flexible hours based on student needs and exam schedules.

Responsibilities

• Track active accommodations by cohort and provide timely notices.
• Serve as liaison between Student Affairs, Accessibility & Disability Services staff, students, instructors, and the Director, maintaining confidentiality.
• Arrange implementation of accommodations in testing and classroom settings with attention to timeliness and accuracy.
• Follow up on use and quality of accommodation implementation and generate aggregated data for quality improvement.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups across the College and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Writing ability

Typing ability

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Disability experience

ADA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework preferred

Job description

The Accommodations Specialist provides support to the Nursing Program Director by assisting with multiple aspects of academic accommodations, including tracking types and numbers by cohort, managing communications, arranging for implementation, assessing use and outcomes, and generating reports for QI purposes. The purpose of this role is to maintain compliance and quality of accommodation implementation. This role also ensures equal access to educational opportunities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and institutional policies.

Tracking support:

Provide the Director with timely and accurate notice of accommodations that are active for each cohort.

Communication support:

Serve as communication liaison between Student Affairs, Accessibility & Disability Services staff, students, instructors, and the Director. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information and academic content. Communicate effectively with all parties.

Implementation support:

Arrange for the implementation of accommodations in multiple settings, including testing and classroom activities, with attention to timeliness and precision. Adhere to institutional policies and procedures related to academic integrity and ADA compliance.

Assessment support:

Follow-up on use and quality of accommodation implementation, generate compilations of aggregated and de-identified data for quality improvement.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent writing and typing abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Dependable, patient, and detail-oriented.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

• Knowledge of ADA regulations and inclusive practices.
• Flexible hours based on student needs and exam schedules.