Student Accessibility & Accommodations Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University, through the Office of Accessibility, seeks an Accessibility Accommodation Specialist to engage with students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, support a caseload, and connect students with campus resources.

The role involves evaluating documentation, conducting intake meetings, coordinating services, and providing training on assistive technologies, with opportunities to lead programs and presentations for campus and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Special Education or related field.
• 4 years of experience administering services for people with disabilities, including identifying and implementing academic accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews documentation from medical, psychological, and educational professionals and uses professional judgment to determine appropriate accommodations.
• Conducts intake meetings and assists students with disabilities in eligibility, accommodations, and orientation to programs and resources.
• Coordinates services and accommodations to meet individual needs based on documented disabilities.
• Recommends and provides training for assistive technologies for students with disabilities.
• May lead or participate in programs, workshops, and presentations about the Office of Accessibility and students with disabilities.

Skills

Counseling

Student Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Auburn University, through the Office of Accessibility, seeks an Accessibility Accommodation Specialist to engage with students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, support a caseload, and connect students with campus resources.

The role involves evaluating documentation, conducting intake meetings, coordinating services, and providing training on assistive technologies, with opportunities to lead programs and presentations for campus and community partners.