Accommodation Specialist

University of Denver•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Accommodation Specialist works in the University of Denver’s Student Disability Services (SDS), which provides accommodations at no cost to students with documented disabilities to support equitable access to University programs, courses, and activities. The specialist reviews student documentation and accommodation requests, determines appropriate accommodations, and supports students and their support systems in understanding the accommodations process and how to use accommodations. The role serves undergraduate, graduate, and distance-learning students and participates as an interactive member of the SDS accommodation review team, assisting with other departmental responsibilities as assigned. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Associate Director of the Student Disability Services Program. The University describes the work setting as a standard office environment with frequent unexpected interruptions, moderate-to-high stress, and quiet-to-moderate noise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Staff are expected to support student Hallmark, Tradition, and other program events throughout the year. Flexible work arrangements may be used when operationally appropriate and approved by a supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, School Counseling, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Higher Education, or Special Education.
Two years of experience working with persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of disability services and accommodations.
Ability to create inclusive learning environments.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to implement student-centered practices.
Ability to prioritize compliance-related tasks.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of FERPA regulations.
Ability to support student success and well-being.
Ability to think critically and analytically.
Effective written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine accommodations in a higher education setting.
One year of professional experience working in higher education.
Experience interpreting federal laws and regulations governing services to persons with disabilities, including the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, conducting intake meetings, determining reasonable accommodations, and maintaining accurate case notes.
Partner with faculty and academic departments to ensure effective delivery of approved accommodations.
Participate in biweekly review meetings for complex cases.
Coordinate with campus partners to support accessible course materials, programs, and services.
Facilitate meetings between students, faculty, and staff.
Promote accessibility through educational programming, orientations, resource fairs, and ongoing professional development related to disability law and compliance.
Contribute to committees and generate data-driven reports.
Potentially supervise interns or student staff, including coordinating their training and fieldwork objectives.