Student Accessibility & Accommodations Coordinator

University of Missouri-Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-St. Louis seeks a staff member to work with units to provide academic accommodations and support for students with disabilities.

Duties include collecting disability documentation, coordinating exams, data entry, and communicating with faculty to ensure required accommodations are provided. The role also involves coordinating safety and evacuation plans with Campus Police, administering alternate-format materials, assisting students, and promoting retention and degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred: experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Preferred: experience in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect documentation of disabilities and confirm eligibility for academic accommodations.
• Coordinate exams and alternate-site testing accommodations.
• Enter data into departmental databases on registered students.
• Communicate with faculty regarding the provision of required academic accommodations.
• Coordinate safety and emergency evacuation plans with Campus Police, Administrative Services, and Facilities for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate alternate format academic materials; assist students and address difficulties in the classroom related to disabilities.
• Collaborate on campus efforts to promote retention and degree completion for students with disabilities; comply with policies and federal regulations governing student privacy.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Missouri-St. Louis seeks a staff member to work with units to provide academic accommodations and support for students with disabilities.

Duties include collecting disability documentation, coordinating exams, data entry, and communicating with faculty to ensure required accommodations are provided. The role also involves coordinating safety and evacuation plans with Campus Police, administering alternate-format materials, assisting students, and promoting retention and degree