Accommodations Coordinator

Barnard College•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accommodations Coordinator reports to the Director of the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services and works with Barnard faculty to coordinate student accommodations and services. The Coordinator supports students and faculty in identifying and implementing reasonable academic accommodations in compliance with federal guidelines and College policies and practices. The role manages a caseload of students, serving as a point of contact for both students and faculty. It includes conducting intake and semester check-in meetings, reviewing documentation, determining appropriate accommodations, and helping faculty understand and implement each student’s accommodation plan. The Coordinator also provides academic coaching when appropriate, including support with time management, prioritizing assignments, study skills, and self-advocacy. The Coordinator conducts workshops and faculty training, develops campus programming to raise disability awareness and foster inclusion, represents the Center at College or university events, and advises student organizations and members of the campus community on issues related to students with special needs. The position collaborates with university colleagues and occasionally interacts with external partners, agencies, and service providers. It is primarily on-site and may require flexible, extended evening and weekend hours several times per year for events and peak periods, including midterms and final exams.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a similar program of study.
Two to three years of prior work experience in student services, preferably with direct disability-services and accommodations experience; a combination of work experience and educational background may be considered.
Proficiency and comfort using computers and technology, including data management systems, word processing, spreadsheets, electronic calendaring, and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to learn and adapt to office technology and data management systems quickly and with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with adaptive technology such as JAWS, speech-to-text and text-to-speech software, and alternative book formats, and openness to learning about new technologies and techniques.
Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively within a team.
Ability to adapt to office needs and goals, manage day-to-day operations, and respond to student crises involving accommodations or discrimination complaints.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proper documentation and protection of sensitive information.
Knowledge of ADA and Section 504 compliance and the current landscape of disability services in higher education.
Ability to assess students’ needs and develop comprehensive accommodation plans tailored to individual disabilities, including academic, residential life, and dining accommodations.
Ability to work extended evening and weekend hours several times a year for events and midterms or final exams.
Ability to perform customary in-person office tasks, including computer and telephone use, sitting, light to moderate reaching, bending, and lifting, and navigating campus and university locations.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early starts and evening coverage, with notice, as needed for events or peak-volume periods.

Nice To Haves

Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with students, faculty, College Deans, staff, and other stakeholders about academic success and potential barriers to learning.
Serve as a point of contact for faculty and students assigned to a caseload.
Assist faculty with understanding and implementing student accommodations in accordance with individual plans and ADA regulations.
Conduct workshops for students and faculty and present to large audiences on behalf of the department as needed.
Develop campus programming to increase disability awareness and foster an inclusive campus climate.
Conduct student intake and semester check-in meetings, review documentation, and implement appropriate reasonable accommodations.
Provide academic coaching, as appropriate, in areas such as time management, assignment prioritization, study skills, and self-advocacy.
Initiate communication with faculty about accommodation implementation questions or concerns and provide guidance on reasonable accommodations.
Provide ongoing faculty training and additional training to academic departments upon request.
Keep current with peer institutions and participate in professional development to support best practices in disability services.
Represent the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services at College or university events.
Advise student organizations, administrators, faculty, and others on concerns and issues related to students with special needs.
Maintain frequent contact with students, staff, and faculty, and interact with parents as appropriate.
Collaborate with university colleagues and occasionally interact with external partners, agencies, and service providers.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.