Student Accessibility & Accommodations Specialist

Smith College; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College, located in Northampton, MA, seeks an Accommodations Specialist to support ARC in administering academic, housing, dining, and other disability-related accommodations. You will manage caseloads, maintain confidential records, and assist with data reporting and communications.

Responsibilities include Office Support, intake and accommodations coordination, and assisting with special projects. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ related experience are required; Master’s degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or equivalent in disability services, social work, education, etc.
• Knowledge of FERPA, ADA/504, disability-related laws and compliance.
• Understanding of accommodations and interactive process.
• Experience with Accommodate system or disability-related management system.

Responsibilities

• Office Support: manage record/file systems (WorkDay, Maxient, S Drive, Google Drive, Accommodate) and support year-end reporting.
• Coordinate implementation of approved note-taking accommodations and onboarding of note-takers.
• Manage documentation requests and office file systems while ensuring FERPA compliance.
• Develop templates and workflows within the online management system.
• Organize and maintain records per Smith protocols and triage communications.
• Assist with reception coverage during peak periods and staff absences.

Skills

FERPA knowledge

ADA/504 knowledge

Accommodations process

Accommodate system

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (Preferred)

Tools

Accommodate system

Job description

Smith College, located in Northampton, MA, seeks an Accommodations Specialist to support ARC in administering academic, housing, dining, and other disability-related accommodations. You will manage caseloads, maintain confidential records, and assist with data reporting and communications.

Responsibilities include Office Support, intake and accommodations coordination, and assisting with special projects. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ related experience are required; Master’s degree is