Student Accessibility Advocate

LRES Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Híbrido; USD 55 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to support students with disabilities across multiple campuses. The role focuses on evaluating disability documentation, coordinating accommodations, and maintaining confidentiality within the SAC context.

The position requires a Bachelor’s and 1–2 years of experience, with a Master’s preferred. It entails collaboration with faculty and staff and occasional evening/weekend hours.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1–2 years of related experience in services for Students with disabilities.
• Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field and 1–2 years of related work experience; combination may be considered.
• Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, FERPA and accommodations; good verbal/written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates and interprets disability documentation and reviews student applications for SAC.
• Approves and facilitates reasonable accommodations per law and best practices.
• Prepares case-notes and inputs into the case-management system; maintains confidentiality.
• Meets with students to discuss accommodations and coordinates with instructors.
• Coordinates communication between faculty, staff, and students with disabilities; provides technical assistance.
• Provides referrals to practitioners and on-campus resources.
• Works with Deaf/HOH, visual, learning, mobility, medical, and mental health needs; reevaluates accommodations.
• Plans and facilitates student and faculty workshops; assists with campus events.
• Splits time between Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses to meet students on both campuses.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Jesuit education values

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Ferramentas

MS Office 365

Symplicity Accommodate

PeopleSoft

EAB Navigate360

Zoom

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to support students with disabilities across multiple campuses. The role focuses on evaluating disability documentation, coordinating accommodations, and maintaining confidentiality within the SAC context.

The position requires a Bachelor’s and 1–2 years of experience, with a Master’s preferred. It entails collaboration with faculty and staff and occasional evening/weekend hours.