Student Accessibility & Accommodations Specialist

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an Access Specialist to join the Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg, VA. You will provide direct services to students and families, identifying reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids through an interactive process.

This regular, 12-month position reports to the assistant director of access and accommodations and offers a base salary of $50,000–$52,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, retirement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in disability services or related field.
• Experience communicating with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in disability services, rehabilitation, social work, or higher education.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple requests and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students and families seeking disability accommodations using an interactive process that identifies reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids and services.
• Identify reasonable accommodations as well as auxiliary aids and services.
• Collaborate with campus partners to remove barriers and meet individualized access needs for disabled students.
• Grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Disability services experience

Organizational skills

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (disability services in higher education)

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking an Access Specialist to join the Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg, VA. You will provide direct services to students and families, identifying reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids through an interactive process.

This regular, 12-month position reports to the assistant director of access and accommodations and offers a base salary of $50,000–$52,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, retirement,