Student Success Accommodations Coordinator

Highlands College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Highlands College seeks a Part-Time Accommodations Assistant to coordinate academic and medical accommodations for enrolled students. Reporting to the Director of Accommodations, you will implement plans timely and accurately, supporting students, faculty, and staff in navigating procedures and ensuring holistic student success.

Responsibilities include documenting and communicating approvals, maintaining confidential records, meeting with students to discuss needs, and liaising with

Qualifications

• Shows compassion and sensitivity when assisting students with accommodations.
• Communicates clearly with students, faculty, and staff about processes and timelines.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ADA, FERPA, and college policies.
• Organizes, tracks deadlines, and maintains accurate accommodation records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accommodation processes by reviewing documents and communicating approvals to students and faculty.
• Maintain accurate records in the college’s information systems for compliance.
• Meet with students to discuss needs and explain procedures for accommodations.
• Prepare directives and serve as a liaison to instructors throughout the term.
• Track deadlines, renewals, and evolving accommodation plans.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Discretion

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Coursework or associate’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field

Tools

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

Highlands College seeks a Part-Time Accommodations Assistant to coordinate academic and medical accommodations for enrolled students. Reporting to the Director of Accommodations, you will implement plans timely and accurately, supporting students, faculty, and staff in navigating procedures and ensuring holistic student success.

Responsibilities include documenting and communicating approvals, maintaining confidential records, meeting with students to discuss needs, and liaising with