Student Accessibility Coordinator

Fairfield University•Fairfield, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Accessibility Coordinator works in Fairfield University’s Office of Accessibility and reports to the Director of the Office of Accessibility. The role supports and coordinates services for students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, engaging in the interactive request process, and determining, coordinating, and ensuring compliance with federally mandated accommodations. The Coordinator collaborates with the Office of Accessibility team and campus partners to oversee accommodations and support their implementation in academic and campus-life settings. The position serves as a resource for students, families of prospective students, faculty, and staff on disability accommodations and equal access to academics and campus life. It also involves maintaining confidential case records, coordinating accommodation requests across campus, communicating policies and procedures, and contributing to University training, committees, and prospective-student and orientation events. This is a 12-month role based at North Benson Road in Fairfield. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
At least 1–3 years of direct experience working with students with physical, sensory, learning, psychological, and/or other disabilities in a higher-education, K–12, or clinical setting.
Knowledge of various disabilities, accommodations in higher education, and best practices for implementing accommodations.
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including their impact on student disability accommodations.
Experience working with vulnerable student populations and their parents or guardians.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

A master’s-level degree in a related field is highly preferred; commensurate professional background or experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret disability documentation and evaluations.
Engage with students in the interactive request process to formally approve academic and campus-life accommodations.
Maintain detailed, timely, confidential case notes covering student interactions, accommodation decisions, communications, and follow-up actions.
Track accommodation requests, approvals, and outcomes using institutional case-management systems.
Coordinate with the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies team on accommodations in classroom, clinical, and lab settings.
Manage campus-life accommodation requests, including emotional support or assistance animals, housing, dining, and other requests.
Consult regularly with Residence Life, Dining staff or the University nutritionist, and Public Safety or the Parking Office.
Manage existing student cases by meeting with students, ensuring documentation is complete, and providing guidance and support on implementing approved accommodations.
Advocate for students when accommodations are recommended or have not been implemented.
Work with faculty and academic departments to navigate accommodations in specific courses or programs and continue the interactive process.
Participate in Academic Affairs, Student Life, and Office of Accessibility staff meetings, and represent the Office on University committees as needed.
Represent the Office of Accessibility at prospective-student events and orientation information sessions.
Design and disseminate information about accessibility and accommodation policies and procedures, and research best practices in higher-education disability support.
Work with University offices through meetings, workshops, and seminars to promote the Office’s mission and resources, provide training and expertise, assist with evaluating student accessibility, and discuss accessibility-related crisis management.
Assist with accommodations such as audiobooks and accessible course content, CART services, exam proctoring and alternative testing, note-taking assistance, and flexibility accommodations.
Represent the Office with courteous, efficient, and professional conduct and respect student and family privacy and confidentiality.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.