Accommodation Manager

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accommodation Manager is the primary supervisor for a group of Accommodation Specialists and provides guidance on complex accommodation situations, individualized support and feedback, and professional growth opportunities. The role supports students with disabilities who are seeking accommodations through an individualized, interactive, and ongoing assessment process. It evaluates documentation, functional limitations, and student narratives to determine reasonable accommodations that provide equal access while complying 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 center works to advance equitable access and inclusion across the university, offering accommodations, assistive technology, digital accessibility, and campus-wide accessibility resources. The role collaborates with students, staff, faculty, and Accessibility Center leadership to integrate accessibility into university life and promote inclusive, barrier-free learning and working environments.

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; the department will not provide visa sponsorship.
Must complete a pre-employment criminal background check if a new hire.

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 growth opportunities.
Serve as the primary contact for specialized groups of students with disabilities requesting accommodations, ensuring a thorough interactive process that respects individual experiences and promotes self-advocacy.
Conduct individualized, ongoing assessments that consider relevant medical documentation, functional limitations, observations, and student narratives to determine reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids.
Assess whether requested accommodations are necessary to ensure access in individual contexts.
Apply professional judgment and ethical standards to ensure accommodations provide equal access to university programs, services, and opportunities.
Participate in institutional processes such as fundamental alteration reviews and registration appeals, applying policy interpretation and advocacy skills.
Advocate for mitigating access barriers in campus programs, services, and activities, including physical, digital, academic, and co-curricular environments.
Collaborate with Student Disability Center and Accessibility Center leadership to implement office- and division-wide expectations, directives, and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.