Student Accessibility Services Coordinator

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is seeking a Student Accessibility Services Coordinator in Lakewood, CO to oversee accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. This vital role ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and promotes equal access and academic success.

Responsibilities include managing accommodation requests, collaborating with faculty, and representing the services in cross-departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake and management of accommodation requests.
• Determine academic accommodations and develop individualized plans.
• Serve as an advocate for students with disabilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of disability laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Student information systems

Assistive technology

Job description

Position: Student Accessibility Services Coordinator

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Id: 1096

# of Openings:1

Student Accessibility Services Coordinator

Location: Lakewood, CO
Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 per year

The Student Accessibility Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the delivery of accommodations and support services for students with documented disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable laws. This position plays a vital role in promoting equal access, inclusion, and academic success for students with disabilities across all areas of the college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the intake, evaluation, documentation review, and ongoing management of accommodation requests, including tracking submissions, monitoring pending approvals, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring timely renewal of accommodation letters.
• Determine appropriate academic accommodations, develop individualized accommodation plans, and coordinate the implementation of accommodations and assistive technology services.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and advocate for students with disabilities, providing timely guidance, support, intervention, and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement accommodations, promote inclusive teaching practices, and provide training and resources on disability-related topics, compliance, and accessibility best practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Compliance to support institutional compliance, interpret and implement federal, state, and local disability laws, develop accessibility policies and procedures, and provide guidance on complex accommodation matters.
• Serve as recording secretary for the Academic Integrity Committee and Policy Appeal Committee by documenting weekly meetings, providing departmental insight on disability-related considerations, and preparing and distributing committee outcome notifications to students.
• Represent Student Accessibility Services in cross-departmental committees, institutional initiatives, and system-wide accessibility meetings to promote collaboration, share best practices, and advance institutional accessibility goals.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging accessibility resources, assistive technologies, accommodations, and support strategies to enhance student success in both on-campus and online learning environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of applicable disability laws (ADA, Section 504) and best practices in disability services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with student information systems and assistive technology.
• Time Off Package including paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life & AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Other Voluntary Benefits Offered

Working Conditions + Physical Demands

The work environment is a typical office environment which may include moderate noise, some evening or weekend hours, confined workspaces, fast work pace with unscheduled interruptions, the need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and extensive time sitting and working with computers.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.