Student Accessibility Specialist

Lorain County Community College; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Onsite childcare

Free parking

Fitness facilities

Job summary

Lorain County Community College seeks a Student Accessibility Specialist to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities in line with ADA and Section 504. You will manage an interactive process to determine eligibility for accommodations while maintaining a caseload and providing holistic support.

You will collaborate with students, faculty, departments, and community agencies, offering auxiliary aids, referrals, and internal/external support to promote inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of related experience; some job-specific training is possible.
• Experience conducting individual meetings with students and collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, and other professionals.
• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and applying disability-related requirements in education.
• Ability to navigate emotionally charged conversations with sound judgment, empathy, and appropriate professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provides equitable access to students with disabilities within federal guidelines (ADA and Section 504) and wrap-around support.
• Determines eligibility for individualized accommodations through an interactive process while maintaining a caseload.
• Serves as liaison and collaborator between students, faculty, departments and community agencies, providing auxiliary aids, resource referrals and support both internally and externally.

Skills

Empathy

Sound judgment

Professional boundaries

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2-3 years related experience

Experience with meetings with students, parents, faculty

ADA and Section 504 knowledge in education

Job description

The Student Accessibility Specialist provides equitable access to students with disabilities within federal guidelines (ADA and Section 504) and ongoing wrap-around support. Determines eligibility for individualized accommodations through an interactive process while maintaining a caseload of students. Provides holistic services and consultation by working one on one with students with disabilities following federal guidelines. Serves as liaison and collaborator between students, faculty, departments and community agencies and programs, providing auxiliary aids, resource referrals and support both internally and externally.

Qualifications

The Student Accessibility Specialist provides equitable access to students with disabilities within federal guidelines (ADA and Section 504) and ongoing wrap-around support. Determines eligibility for individualized accommodations through an interactive process while maintaining a caseload of students. Provides holistic services and consultation by working one on one with students with disabilities following federal guidelines. Serves as liaison and collaborator between students, faculty, departments and community agencies and programs, providing auxiliary aids, resource referrals and support both internally and externally.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 2-3 years of related experience. May possess some additional job-specific training.
• Experience conducting individual meetings with students and collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, and other professionals.
• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and experience applying disability-related requirements within an educational setting.
• Ability to navigate emotionally charged or sensitive conversations using sound judgment, empathy, and appropriate professional boundaries.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in special education, counseling, psychology, social work, higher education, or related field. A minimum of 4-7 years of related experience. May possess appropriate licencures or certifications with some advanced training.
• Experience working directly with college students with disabilities in disability/accessibility services, special education, counseling, or a related setting.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting IEPs, ETRs, psychological/neuropsychological evaluations, medical documentation, and other disability-related documentation to inform eligibility and accommodation decisions.
• Experience conducting individual meetings with students and collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, healthcare providers, and other professionals regarding disability-related needs and supports.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or complex disability-related needs, including the ability to navigate emotionally charged or sensitive conversations using sound judgment, empathy, and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Strong written communication, documentation, case management, and interpersonal skills.

Salary

Starting from $53,400 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and established pay practices.

Benefits

• Includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Participation in state pension programs or alternative retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
• and access to onsite childcare, free parking and fitness facilities