Accommodations Specialist (MnSCU Academic Professional 1)
About The Position
The Accommodations Specialist plays a vital role in advancing equitable access to educational opportunities by coordinating ADA accommodations, supporting students with disabilities, and collaborating with campus partners to deliver accessible services, inclusive learning environments, and effective retention support. Guided by federal, state, and system policies and procedures, the Accommodations Specialist also contributes to a supportive team culture by supervising work-study students and volunteers and, when needed, partnering with external agencies to enhance service delivery.
Requirements
- One year of direct work experience in higher education, or a bachelor’s degree, may substitute for 1 year of experience, and an associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.
- Knowledge of FERPA, ADA, ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Federal and State disability related laws
- Demonstrated skill in maintaining confidentiality and working with sensitive issues
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of various computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and database management
- Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and office equipment (i.e., chairs) or heavier materials with help from others, and/or transporting light objects frequently.
- The position may require frequent movement throughout the building(s).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in working in a disability related field or higher education
- Experience in working with diverse populations, including students with disabilities
- Experience with ISRS and/or ImageNow or CRM software
- Knowledge of disability related software
- Knowledge of best practices as defined in the Association of Higher Education on Disability and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling
- Knowledge of disability related resources, agencies, and various types of adaptive software/equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and adaptive technologies
- Experience leading or supervising
- Bilingual (including ASL)
Responsibilities
- Coordinating ADA accommodations
- Supporting students with disabilities
- Collaborating with campus partners to deliver accessible services, inclusive learning environments, and effective retention support
- Supervising work-study students and volunteers
- Partnering with external agencies to enhance service delivery
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
