Accessibility Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Omaha, NE

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K

💻 Other

🗓️ January 5th, 2026

FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring an Accessibility Specialist. This full-time role involves providing academic accommodations and support to students with disabilities and collaborating with faculty and staff. The specialist evaluates eligibility for services, creates and monitors accommodation plans, manages document conversions including electronic and Braille formats, and oversees accommodation requests for Assistance Animals in university housing while maintaining assistive technology databases.

Highlights

Provide academic accommodations and direct support to students with disabilities, faculty, and staff.
Determine eligibility for services and conduct interactive interviews to establish and monitor accommodation plans.
Manage document conversions for students with disabilities, including electronic and Braille formats.
Develop and monitor accommodation requests for Assistance Animals in university housing.
Maintain assistive technology and alternative format student databases in compliance with FERPA and university policies.
Required knowledge of ADA/ADAA, Section 504, and Section 508 regulations.
Use of assistive technology and experience in alternative formatting.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Services, Information Services, or related field required.
Minimum two years’ experience working with disabilities and accommodations, particularly in alternative formatting or accessible technology.
Annual salary of $50,000 with a full-time schedule (M-F, 8am-5pm) and partial remote work opportunity.