Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

2d • $48,000 - $51,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator for Student Accessibility Services in Boca Raton, Florida. Reporting to the SAS Associate Director, the Coordinator ascertains and provides for the special needs of FAU students with disabilities, particularly students with medical, psychological, physical, learning, hearing, and visual disabilities. The role assesses needs in the academic setting, reviews disability documentation (including DSM-5 and ICD codes), counsels students regarding disability-related and academic issues, and ensures approved accommodations are provided.

The Coordinator maintains a caseload, works with students to determine academic, housing, and emotional support animal (ESA) accommodations through an interactive process, and provides assistance with academic concerns, professor or course-related issues, accountability, and organization. The position also involves maintaining case notes, delivering presentations, participating in case review and staff meetings, representing Student Accessibility Services on committees, and completing assigned projects and related duties.

The position is based in Boca Raton and works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; some nights and weekends are required. The salary is $48,000–$51,000 annually.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of students.
• Review and interpret disability documentation.
• Meet with students and use an interactive process to determine and grant academic, housing, and ESA accommodations.
• Assist students with academic concerns, professor- and course-related issues, accountability, and organization.
• Maintain case notes for each student interaction.
• Prepare and provide presentations to students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues, laws, and awareness.
• Participate in weekly Coordinator case review meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Serve as a Student Accessibility Services liaison or representative on Student Affairs and FAU committees.
• Perform assigned special projects and other job-related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending plans and an Employee Assistance Program.
• State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for state employees.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off for eligible employees, including vacation and sick leave, one personal day, nine paid holidays, and paid winter break at the President’s discretion.
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program tuition assistance for eligible staff and faculty after six months of full-time employment; for in-unit faculty, the program may extend to spouses and dependent children subject to eligibility rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level