Student Accommodations Specialist

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College is seeking a Student Accommodations Specialist to coordinate disability accommodations for enrolled students, ensuring access to courses, programs, services, and activities. The role requires independent judgment in reviewing requests, documenting decisions, and coordinating implementation under ADA and Section 504.

You will work with faculty, staff, the Testing Center, and K–12 partners, and serve as Title IX contact for pregnant and parenting students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation services, or related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in academic support or disability services.
• Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong independent judgment, case management, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to serve diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct student intake, review relevant documentation, engage in individualized interactive discussions, and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Communicate accommodation decisions, maintain appropriate records, and monitor or adjust approved accommodations as student needs or circumstances change.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding implementation, address barriers or disagreements, and refer appeals or complex institutional matters through established procedures.
• Coordinate approved testing accommodations with the Testing Center, students, and faculty; testing administration remains the responsibility of the Testing Center.
• Serve as the designated point of contact for pregnant and parenting students seeking information, support, and pregnancy-related academic adjustments or accommodations under Title IX.
• Collaborate with department chairs, program directors, faculty, and appropriate clinical personnel to evaluate accommodations in academic, laboratory, clinical, and technical settings.

Skills

Disability services

Case management

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation services, or related field

Job description

The Student Accommodations Specialist independently coordinates and administers disability accommodation services for Odessa College students, ensuring equitable access to college courses, programs, services, and activities. The Specialist exercises independent professional judgment in reviewing requests and documentation, conducting the interactive process, determining reasonable accommodations, and coordinating implementation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable college policies. The position collaborates with students, faculty, staff, department chairs, the Testing Center, and K–12 partners to remove access barriers and support student success. The Specialist also serves as the designated Title IX point of contact for pregnant and parenting students seeking pregnancy-related academic adjustments and accommodations, coordinating with the College’s Title IX Coordinator as appropriate.

Specific Position Duties

Key Responsibilities — Accommodation Services

• Independently conduct student intake, review relevant documentation, engage in individualized interactive discussions, and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Communicate accommodation decisions, maintain appropriate records, and monitor or adjust approved accommodations as student needs or circumstances change.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding implementation, address barriers or disagreements, and refer appeals or complex institutional matters through established procedures.
• Coordinate approved testing accommodations with the Testing Center, students, and faculty; testing administration remains the responsibility of the Testing Center.

Dual Credit and K–12 Outreach

• Coordinate accommodation services for students enrolled in Odessa College dual credit courses through K–12 partnerships.
• Conduct outreach and provide guidance to school district counselors, special education and Section 504 personnel, students, families, and college partners regarding college accommodation processes.
• Help students and families understand the transition from high school supports to postsecondary accommodation requirements; coordinate approved accommodations with dual credit faculty and staff.

Specialized Academic and Clinical Programs

• Collaborate with department chairs, program directors, faculty, and appropriate clinical personnel to evaluate accommodations in academic, laboratory, clinical, and technical settings.
• Consider essential program requirements, site‑specific conditions, and relevant safety standards through individualized assessment.

Title IX — Pregnant and Parenting Students

• Serve as the designated point of contact for pregnant and parenting students seeking information, support, and pregnancy‑related academic adjustments or accommodations under Title IX.
• Engage with students to identify individualized needs, coordinate reasonable modifications and related supports with faculty and campus partners, and communicate approved arrangements in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the College’s Title IX Coordinator on policy interpretation, compliance concerns, complaints, and matters requiring formal Title IX review; maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation.

Campus Collaboration and Program Administration

• Provide consultation, resources, and training for faculty and staff on accommodations, disability awareness, and accessible practices.
• Coordinate assistive technology, accessible materials, equipment, and other accommodation resources as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student records consistent with applicable privacy requirements; track service utilization and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement.
• Review and update procedures, forms, student‑facing resources, and outreach materials; support campus efforts to identify and remove accessibility barriers.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment by supporting departmental initiatives, programs, and special projects, including the Wrangler Food Pantry, Pantry Gardens, and other Student Support Services activities, as needed.
• Participate in college activities and carry out related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation services, or related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in academic support, disability services, counseling, or a related student‑serving setting.
• Working knowledge of disability accommodation principles, ADA , Section 504, and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong independent judgment, case management, communication, organization, and collaborative problem‑solving skills; ability to serve diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field; higher education disability services experience; familiarity with assistive technology, dual credit partnerships, faculty training, and case management.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, preferred, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764