Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Accessibility Specialist to help students with disabilities secure access and accommodations for academics, testing, housing, and meal plans. The specialist works within the Student Accessibility Center as part of Student Academic Services, serving as a liaison to campus partners. Day-to-day work combines individual student meetings, documentation review, and consultation with faculty and staff.
Highlights
Evaluate and interpret disability documentation and review student applications to affiliate with the Student Accessibility Center.
Approve and facilitate reasonable accommodations consistent with current law and best practices.
Meet individually with students to review current accommodations and foster self-advocacy.
Support test proctoring logistics, including peak midterm and final exam periods.
Work with Residence Life on housing, dining, and emotional support animal accommodations.
Teach sections of the UNIV 101 First-Year Seminar as needed.
Hold a bachelor's degree and one to two years of related experience in services for students with disabilities.
Know ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and FERPA.
Offer a salary range of $50,000 to $57,500 per year, with some evening and weekend hours required.
Fully in-person role.
Accessibility Specialist Full Description
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As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title | Accessibility Specialist Position Number | 8102764 Work Modality | Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? | No Job Category | University Staff Job Type | Full-Time FLSA Status | Exempt Campus | Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus & Chicago-Water Tower Campus Department Name | STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES Location Code | STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY CENTER (02043G) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No Duties and Responsibilities | The Accessibility Specialist serves Students with disabilities to secure access and to facilitate accommodations related to academics, testing, housing, and meal plans. As part of a team of Accessibility Specialists, each Accessibility Specialist also serves as a liaison to university campus partners or facilitates a service delivery system for the Student Accessibility Center (SAC). Responsibilities include:
Direct Student ServiceEvaluates and interprets disability documentation and reviews student applications to affiliate with the Student Accessibility Center (SAC). Prepares for scheduled meetings with Students and prepares questions about the functional impact of a student’s disabilities in relation to their courses/academic program. Approves and facilitates reasonable accommodations consistent with current law and identified best practices within the field. Prepares case-note summaries of findings and recommendations after the interview, inputting these into the case-management system database. Maintains confidentiality of records. Meets individually with Students to discuss current accommodations, assesses the need for reevaluation of accommodations, fosters student self-advocacy, and maintains communication with Instructors/Staff. Coordinates communication between Faculty, Staff, and prospective and enrolled Students with disabilities. Provides on-going consultation and technical assistance to facilitate services and accommodations, some of which require a fundamental-alteration review to set limits on their usage, which requires Faculty input. Provides referrals to Students to on-campus academic and wellness resources. Works directly with Students with disabilities including but not limited to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students , visually-impaired, learning-disabled and Students with medical (such as chronic conditions) and mental health concerns. Re-evaluates accommodations when Students move to field-based learning (e.g., internships, practicums, clinical rotations). Supports test proctoring logistics and operations, as needed, during the week, and during peak exam times (i.e., mid-term exams, final exams). In collaboration with SAC staff, plans and facilitates student and Faculty workshops. Facilitates accessible participation at various campus events (Student Organization Fair, Wellness Fair, Orientation Resource Fair, etc.) working closely with the campus planners and event organizers. Accessibility Specialists may focus on specific academic programs (e.g., Law Students), based on operational needs. As such, this position will serve at both Lake Shore Campus and Water Tower Campus.
Collaboration and Consultation Maintains liaison relationship with Campus Partners, and/or supports the delivery of other SAC services, including but not limited to communication services, notetaking, assistive technology, or alternate format materials. Works closely with the Department of Residence Life regarding housing, dining, and emotional support animal (ESA) accommodation needs for Students with disabilities. Consults and collaborates with Staff in other units, including but not limited to First and Second Year Advising, Scholars Programs, undergraduate and graduate academic programs, Tutoring Center, New Student Programs, Global and Community Engagement, the Wellness Center, and the Office of the Dean of Students. Serves as a liaison to the faculty and campus community on issues related to Students with disabilities, classroom and curriculum accommodations, and ADA compliance for Students . Serves as a member on internal and university-wide work groups and committees, as needed. Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, admission open houses, and student celebrations. Teaches section(s) of UNIV 101 First-Year Seminar, as needed. Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours in a fast-paced environment. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | Bachelor’s Degree and one-to-two years of related experience in services for Students with disabilities. Qualifications | Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field and one to two years of related work experience required; combination of comparable work and education experiences may be considered. Knowledge of the needs of Students with disabilities and diverse populations. Knowledge of relevant laws related to higher education/disability (ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA) and accommodations. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to help Students develop an appreciation for Jesuit approach to education. Ability to work effectively with Students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with Faculty, Staff, Students, and parents/families within the parameters of FERPA. Ability to embrace, promote and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | Computer Skills | Proficiency with MS Office 365 applications (including MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS Teams), Internet, and e-mail applications. Prior administration or understanding of case management system Symplicity Accommodate preferred. Familiarity with any/all of the following is beneficial but not required: Oracle PeopleSoft; EAB Navigate360; Zoom. Supervisory Responsibilities | No Required operation of university owned vehicles | No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | No Physical Demands | None Working Conditions | Irregular Hours Open Date | 10/01/2026 Close Date | Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $57,500/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $50,000/ann Special Instructions to Applicants | As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago | Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
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