Accessibility Specialist

Maryland Connect • Salisbury, MD

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About The Position

This position exists to determine eligibility for disability services and to implement accommodations that ensure equal access to academic programs and campus life at Salisbury University. The Accessibility Specialist plays a critical role in supporting individuals with disabilities by coordinating individualized services, interpreting documentation, and developing accommodation plans. The role also involves providing guidance and support to students, faculty, and staff, managing assistive technology, leading outreach efforts on disability-related topics, and providing one-on-one consultation and academic support services. This position contributes to creating an inclusive campus by ensuring legal compliance, promoting accessibility, and supporting the overall mission of the campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is required.
• Direct experience providing disability-related services to diverse students/clients and/or working with diverse colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in the same fields is preferred.
• Experience in postsecondary disability services, assistive technology, and program assessment/evaluation.
• Knowledge of ADA, ADAAA, and Section 504.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with assistive technology and alternative formats.
• Cultural competence and ability to support a diverse student population.
• Ability to de-escalate stressful situations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for disability services
• Implement accommodations that ensure equal access to academic programs and campus life
• Coordinate individualized services
• Interpret documentation
• Develop accommodation plans
• Provide guidance and support to students, faculty, and staff
• Manage assistive technology
• Lead outreach efforts on disability-related topics
• Provide one-on-one consultation and academic support services
• Ensure legal compliance
• Promote accessibility
• Support the overall mission of the campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees