Student Accessibility/Disability Services Associate for the Office for Accessibility and Accessibility Services (ODAS)

CT State Community College; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant in Bridgeport to coordinate classroom accessibility for students with disabilities and arrange reasonable accommodations. The role supports testing accommodations and maintains confidential records to uphold ADA compliance.

Under the direction of the Dean or Director of Accessibility and Disability Services, you will deliver accessibility services, collaborate with students, faculty and staff, and ensure accommodations are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field.
• Two years of experience in academic accommodation for students or a closely related field.
• Experience with academic accommodation for students with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Delivery of accessibility services.
• Engages in supporting the interactive process with students, faculty, and staff to access and implement accommodations.
• Collects medical and educational documentation to determine disability and initiates review for accommodations.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all interactions and decisions related to accommodation.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to assist facilitating the effective implementation of approved academic accommodations.
• Protects the confidentiality of student disability records in accordance with policies and legal standards.
• Supports testing accommodation for students, including proctoring as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

• Posted:September 16, 2026
• Level:Educational Assistant
• Employment Type:Temporary position, non-tenure track position
• Hours:Part-time up to 17 hours per week
• Anticipated Start Date:November 2026
• Work Location:CT State Housatonic (900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604)
• Work Modality:On site;Position is not remote
• Closing Date:Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by September 30, 2026.

Position Summary

CT State Community College provides a wide range of educational programs and makes these available to the diverse population of the state. Some students and potential students have disabilities which make their participation in higher education more difficult than for students without these limitations. To facilitate and accommodate the full range of students, the College will coordinate classroom accessibility for students with disabilities and arrange reasonable accommodation services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Dean or Director of Accessibility and Disability Services, the Student Accessibility/Disability Services Associate is responsible for theeffective performance in these essential duties:

• Delivery of accessibility services.
• Engages in supporting the interactive process with students, faculty, and staff to access and implement accommodations.
• Collects medical and educational documentation to determine disability and initiates review by Director for reasonable, effective and course-specific accommodations that uphold academic integrity and do not fundamentally alter the program of study.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all interactions and decisions related to accommodation within the Accommodate system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to assist facilitating the effective implementation of approved academic accommodations.
• Contribute to conflict resolution efforts involving students, faculty, staff, and administration, applying equity-centered strategies to address complex accessibility issues and ensure adherence to ADA and Section 504 requirements.
• Protects the confidentiality of student disability records in accordance with institutional policies and legal standards.
• Supports testing accommodation for students, ensuring appropriate arrangements are coordinated and executed. Test proctoring as needed.
• Performs additional duties and special assignments as needed to support the mission of the Office for Disability and Accessibility Services.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Two (2) years of experience in academic accommodation for students or a closely related field
• Experience with academic accommodation for students with disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for recruitment activities.

Salary

• $43.70 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Eligibility and Work Authorization

CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.