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University of Denver is hiring an Accommodation Specialist in Student Disability Services within Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence in Denver, Colorado. The full-time role reviews documentation and accommodation requests from undergraduate, graduate, and distance learners and determines appropriate accommodations. The specialist also guides students and their support systems through the accommodations process and reports to the Associate Director of Student Disability Services.

Highlights

Manage a caseload of students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, conducting intake meetings, determining reasonable accommodations, and keeping accurate case notes.
Partner with faculty and academic departments to deliver approved accommodations and join biweekly review meetings for complex cases.
Coordinate with campus partners to support accessible course materials, programs, and services.
Promote accessibility through educational programming, orientations, resource fairs, and professional development on disability law and compliance.
Contribute to committees, produce data-driven reports, and potentially supervise interns or student staff.
Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, education, social work, higher education, or special education, plus two years of experience working with persons with disabilities.
Preferred background includes a master's degree, higher education experience, and experience interpreting the ADA and Section 504.
Hourly range of $28.00 to $29.52 for a 37.5-hour-per-week role with a Monday to Friday schedule and occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Accommodation Specialist Full Description

Accommodation Specialist

Job no: 499103

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Denver, CO

Division: Student Affairs & Incl Excellence

SDS is dedicated to giving students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the University’s programs, courses and activities. SDS provides accommodations at no cost to any student who has a documented disability as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other applicable laws. Accommodations are intended to mitigate the impact of a disability and afford students equitable access to participate in the University’s programs, courses, and activities.

Position Summary

The Accommodation Specialist will review supporting documentation and requests for accommodations from students (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, and distance learners), rendering determinations on appropriate accommodations. They will also orient, support, and provide guidance to students and those in their support system(s) about the disability accommodations process at the University, and the appropriate use of accommodations. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, and will report to the Associate Director of Student Disability Services Program (SDS) and will serve as an interactive member of the SDS accommodation review team including assisting with other departments responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Essential Functions

Manage a caseload of students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, conducting intake meetings, determining reasonable accommodations, and maintaining accurate case notes.
Partner with faculty and academic departments to ensure effective delivery of approved accommodations and participate in biweekly review meetings for complex cases.
Coordinate with campus partners to support accessible course materials, programs, and services, and facilitate meetings between students, faculty, and staff.
Promote accessibility through educational programming, orientations, resource fairs, and ongoing professional development related to disability law and compliance.
Contribute to committees, generate data-driven reports, and potentially supervise interns or student staff, including coordinating their training and fieldwork objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of disability services and accommodations
Ability to create inclusive learning environments
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to implement student-centered practices
Ability to prioritize compliance-related tasks
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Knowledge of FERPA regulations
Ability to support student success and well-being
Ability to think critically and analytically
Effective written and oral communication

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, School Counseling, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Higher Education, Special Education
Two (2) years of experience working with persons with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree
Experience with reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine accommodations in higher education setting
1-year professional experience working in higher education
Experience interpreting federal laws and regulations governing the provision of services to persons with disabilities including the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evening, weekends, and holiday shifts. (Schedules vary by department and position.) Staff are expected to support student Hallmark, Tradition and other program events throughout the year.

The University of Denver and Student Affairs recognized the utilization of flexible work arrangements where these arrangements are operationally appropriate, and supervisor approved.

Compensation

Salary grade 8. The hourly range for the position is $28.00 - $29.52.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

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