Coordinator for Accessibility Services

Wesleyan University • Middletown, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Student Academic Resources (SAR) supports all undergraduate and graduate students by promoting equitable access to academic opportunities and fostering the development of skills and strategies for effective learning. SAR coordinates Accessibility Services, the Deans’ Peer Tutoring Program, and Academic Peer Advising, and provides individualized support and campus-wide education to enhance student learning and engagement and increase awareness of and connection with available resources. The office cultivates a community culture that values the connection between intellectual growth and personal development, promotes inclusive and accessible learning environments, and collaborates across the university to ensure that every student can fully participate in and benefit from the academic experience. Reporting to the Director of Student Academic Resources, the Coordinator for Accessibility Services (CAS) serves as the primary point of contact for all aspects of student services for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. The CAS supports students with disabilities in gaining equitable access to Wesleyan academics, housing, and dining through the coordination of reasonable accommodations and related services. In collaboration with offices such as Residential Life and other campus partners, the CAS ensures the timely and accurate implementation of accommodations while maintaining compliance with institutional policy and applicable federal laws. Responsibilities include: Accommodation Coordination Coordinate the accommodation process including documentation review and determination of reasonable academic, housing, and dining accommodations for students with disabilities Meet individually with students with disabilities to develop accommodation plans and ensure appropriate implementation of approved accommodations Provide support and guidance for students with disabilities on navigating accommodations, self-advocacy, and communication with faculty and staff, as well as executive function strategies, effective use of assistive technology, and connection with appropriate campus resources and services Ensure that office processes and procedures comply with applicable laws and accessibility standards Cross-Departmental Collaboration Collaborate across departments to coordinate the timely and accurate implementation of approved accommodations Offer guidance to, and facilitate problem-solving conversations between, faculty, staff, and students when barriers or questions arise in the implementation of accommodations to ensure student access Support faculty with the administration of exam accommodations when needed by managing the logistics such as scheduling, communication with faculty and students, and coordination of proctoring and testing environments Provide outreach and education to faculty and staff to promote the effective implementation of accommodations and the application of inclusive learning practices and UDL principles in collaboration with the Director Administrative Management Coordinate the management of all records, correspondence, and documentation related to students with disabilities and accommodations Collect, manage, and analyze data for Accessibility Services Manage and regularly update the Accessibility Services website, resources, and related forms and processes to ensure accurate and accessible information Maintain confidentiality and uphold FERPA and institutional standards for ethical and professional conduct Other additional duties as assigned This is an on-campus position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience (professional and graduate student experience will be considered) in accessibility services, disability support, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable laws and best practices in providing accommodations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and ability to build effective collaborative relationships
• Experience managing, analyzing, and reporting data
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace tools

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or related field
• Prior experience in higher education
• Experience in determining accommodations and supporting students with disabilities in an educational setting
• Understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive pedagogy principles, and metacognitive learning strategies
• Knowledge of assistive technology and experience with strategies for effective utilization

Responsibilities

• Accommodation Coordination Coordinate the accommodation process including documentation review and determination of reasonable academic, housing, and dining accommodations for students with disabilities
• Meet individually with students with disabilities to develop accommodation plans and ensure appropriate implementation of approved accommodations
• Provide support and guidance for students with disabilities on navigating accommodations, self-advocacy, and communication with faculty and staff, as well as executive function strategies, effective use of assistive technology, and connection with appropriate campus resources and services
• Ensure that office processes and procedures comply with applicable laws and accessibility standards
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration Collaborate across departments to coordinate the timely and accurate implementation of approved accommodations
• Offer guidance to, and facilitate problem-solving conversations between, faculty, staff, and students when barriers or questions arise in the implementation of accommodations to ensure student access
• Support faculty with the administration of exam accommodations when needed by managing the logistics such as scheduling, communication with faculty and students, and coordination of proctoring and testing environments
• Provide outreach and education to faculty and staff to promote the effective implementation of accommodations and the application of inclusive learning practices and UDL principles in collaboration with the Director
• Administrative Management Coordinate the management of all records, correspondence, and documentation related to students with disabilities and accommodations
• Collect, manage, and analyze data for Accessibility Services
• Manage and regularly update the Accessibility Services website, resources, and related forms and processes to ensure accurate and accessible information
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold FERPA and institutional standards for ethical and professional conduct
• Other additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
• Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees