Full Time Student Accessibility Specialist

Lorain County Community College•Elyria, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Accessibility Specialist provides equitable access and ongoing wrap-around support to students with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and Section 504. The Specialist determines eligibility for individualized accommodations through an interactive process and maintains a caseload of students. The role provides holistic services and one-on-one consultation to students with disabilities, and serves as a liaison and collaborator among students, faculty, departments, community agencies, and programs. The Specialist provides auxiliary aids, resource referrals, and support internally and externally. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2–3 years of related experience. Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree, 4–7 years of related experience, and experience working directly with college students with disabilities, reviewing disability-related documentation, and supporting individuals with mental health or complex disability-related needs. The starting salary is $53,400 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and established pay practices. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package. Employees are expected to reside in Ohio within a reasonable commuting distance of the work location so they can respond to on-campus work requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 2–3 years of related experience.
Experience conducting individual meetings with students and collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, and other professionals.
Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504, with experience applying disability-related requirements within an educational setting.
Ability to navigate emotionally charged or sensitive conversations using sound judgment, empathy, and appropriate professional boundaries.
Employees should reside in Ohio and within a reasonable commuting distance of the work location to respond to on-campus work requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in special education, counseling, psychology, social work, higher education, or a related field.
A minimum of 4–7 years of related experience.
Appropriate licensures or certifications and advanced training.
Experience working directly with college students with disabilities in disability/accessibility services, special education, counseling, or a related setting.
Experience reviewing and interpreting IEPs, ETRs, psychological or neuropsychological evaluations, medical documentation, and other disability-related documentation to inform eligibility and accommodation decisions.
Experience collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, healthcare providers, and other professionals regarding disability-related needs and supports.
Experience supporting individuals with mental health or complex disability-related needs.
Strong written communication, documentation, case management, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Determine eligibility for individualized accommodations through an interactive process.
Maintain a caseload of students with disabilities.
Provide holistic services, ongoing wrap-around support, and one-on-one consultation to students with disabilities.
Serve as a liaison and collaborator between students, faculty, departments, community agencies, and programs.
Provide auxiliary aids, resource referrals, and support internally and externally.
Apply ADA and Section 504 requirements in an educational setting.