Accommodation Manager

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$66,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accommodation Manager supervises a group of Accommodation Specialists and provides guidance on complex accommodation situations, individualized support, feedback, and professional growth opportunities. The role supports students with disabilities through an individualized, interactive, and ongoing assessment process. It evaluates documentation, functional limitations, and student narratives to determine reasonable accommodations that ensure equal access and comply with legal and institutional standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The position is part of the Student Disability Center within Colorado State University’s Accessibility Center. The Accessibility Center advances equitable access across the university and brings together the Student Disability Center, Assistive Technology Resource Center, and Accessible Media Production to provide accommodations, assistive technology, digital accessibility, and campus-wide accessibility resources. The role works collaboratively to promote accessibility and inclusion throughout university life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in special education, social work, psychology, human development, or a related field.
Five years of professional full-time experience working directly with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
Strong working knowledge of the federal nondiscrimination mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments.
Demonstrated computer application skills, including MS Office, digital records systems, and case management systems.
Demonstrated effective written communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check for new hires.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in special education, student affairs, higher education, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
Experience supervising professional or para-professional staff.
Experience assessing and facilitating complex accommodation requests in an educational setting.
Experience working with and familiarity with the unique needs of individuals with specific disabilities, such as autism spectrum, head injuries, or wounded warriors.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Experience giving presentations to a wide variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Supervise 3–5 full-time Accommodation Specialists, providing individualized support, feedback, evaluations, and opportunities for growth.
Serve as the primary contact for specialized groups of students with disabilities requesting accommodations and guide them through a thorough interactive process that respects individual experiences and promotes self-advocacy.
Conduct individualized, ongoing assessments considering relevant medical documentation, functional limitations, observation, and student narratives to determine reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids.
Assess whether requested accommodations are necessary to ensure access in individual contexts, applying professional judgment and ethical standards to provide equal access to university programs, services, and opportunities.
Engage in institutional processes such as fundamental alteration reviews and registration appeals, applying policy interpretation and advocacy skills.
Advocate for mitigating barriers to access in campus programs, services, and activities across physical, digital, academic, and co-curricular experiences.
Collaborate with Student Disability Center and Accessibility Center leadership to implement expectations and directives that advance office and division-wide mission and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.