Student Accessibility & Accommodations Specialist

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College is seeking a Student Accommodations Specialist to coordinate disability accommodations for enrolled students, ensuring access to courses, programs, services, and activities. The role requires independent judgment in reviewing requests, documenting decisions, and coordinating implementation under ADA and Section 504.

You will work with faculty, staff, the Testing Center, and K–12 partners, and serve as Title IX contact for pregnant and parenting students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation services, or related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in academic support or disability services.
• Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong independent judgment, case management, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to serve diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct student intake, review relevant documentation, engage in individualized interactive discussions, and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Communicate accommodation decisions, maintain appropriate records, and monitor or adjust approved accommodations as student needs or circumstances change.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding implementation, address barriers or disagreements, and refer appeals or complex institutional matters through established procedures.
• Coordinate approved testing accommodations with the Testing Center, students, and faculty; testing administration remains the responsibility of the Testing Center.
• Serve as the designated point of contact for pregnant and parenting students seeking information, support, and pregnancy-related academic adjustments or accommodations under Title IX.
• Collaborate with department chairs, program directors, faculty, and appropriate clinical personnel to evaluate accommodations in academic, laboratory, clinical, and technical settings.

Skills

Disability services

Case management

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation services, or related field

Job description

Odessa College is seeking a Student Accommodations Specialist to coordinate disability accommodations for enrolled students, ensuring access to courses, programs, services, and activities. The role requires independent judgment in reviewing requests, documenting decisions, and coordinating implementation under ADA and Section 504.

You will work with faculty, staff, the Testing Center, and K–12 partners, and serve as Title IX contact for pregnant and parenting students.