Student Accessibility Specialist — ADA & Accommodations

UT Tyler; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a qualified professional to provide assessment, eligibility determinations, and academic accommodations for students with disabilities through the SAR Center. You will manage a caseload, coordinate with faculty, and guide students in accessing courses and services.

Responsibilities include detailed reviews of educational and medical records, ongoing communication with students, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure compliant and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, special education, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in a disability-related academic or clinical setting.
• Master’s degree in the related fields plus three (3) years of case management experience with students with disabilities on a higher education campus is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of students registered with the SAR Center by meeting with students, discussing needs and goals, developing accommodation plans, and supporting access to courses, programs, and services.
• Analyzes information during student appointments, educational and medical records, psychological assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility for disability services and appropriate academic accommodations.
• Maintains ongoing communication with students throughout the academic semester to resolve disability-related concerns, evaluate accommodation effectiveness, and document progress in the AIM system.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and other campus partners through the interactive process to develop, implement, and coordinate student accommodation plans and access throughout all institutional spaces.
• Provides accommodation-related information, consultation, and referrals to university departments, faculty, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Participates in the SAR Center Documentation Review Committee to evaluate documentation, assess student needs, and support consistent eligibility and accommodation determinations.
• Attends and participates in conferences, meetings, trainings, workshops, outreach activities, and committees related to disability services, student access, and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ADA knowledge

Rehabilitation Act

Counseling

Psycho-educational evals

Accommodation needs

Communication skills

ASL (intermediate)

Education

Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, special education, or a related field

Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, special education, or a related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a qualified professional to provide assessment, eligibility determinations, and academic accommodations for students with disabilities through the SAR Center. You will manage a caseload, coordinate with faculty, and guide students in accessing courses and services.

Responsibilities include detailed reviews of educational and medical records, ongoing communication with students, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure compliant and effective