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About the Role
The Accommodations Coordinator, reporting to the Director of the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services, facilitates and coordinates student accommodations and services with Barnard faculty. This role supports students and faculty in implementing reasonable academic accommodations in compliance with federal guidelines and College policy.
Responsibilities
- Consult with students, faculty, Deans, staff, and stakeholders regarding academic success and potential barriers to learning.
- Serve as the faculty point of contact for a caseload of students.
- Assist faculty with the implementation and understanding of accommodations for each student and course, in compliance with individual plans and ADA regulations.
- Conduct workshops for students and faculty, and present to large audiences on behalf of the department.
- Create programming to increase awareness of disabilities and cultivate an inclusive campus climate.
- Conduct intake meetings with students, semester check-ins, review documentation, and implement appropriate reasonable accommodations.
- Provide academic coaching to students struggling with time management, assignment prioritization, study skills, and advocating for accommodations.
- Initiate communication with faculty to discuss accommodation implementation concerns and provide guidance.
- Provide ongoing training to faculty and supplement as requested by academic departments.
- Stay current with peer institutions and engage in professional development for best practices in disability services.
- Represent the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services at College or university events.
- Provide guidance and advisement on concerns related to students with special needs.
- Maintain frequent contact with students, staff, and faculty, and interact with parents as appropriate.
- Collaborate with university colleagues and interact occasionally with external partners/agencies/service providers.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Proficient with computers and technology, including data management systems, word processing, spreadsheet development, and electronic calendaring (Microsoft Office tools).
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to office technology and data management systems with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with adaptive technology (e.g., JAWS, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, alternative book formats) and openness to learning new technology.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to adapt to office needs and goals, attending to daily operations and student crises.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proper documentation and protection of sensitive information.
- Knowledge of ADA/504 compliance.
- Familiarity with the current landscape of disability services in higher education.
- Familiarity with ADA/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Ability to evaluate student needs to create comprehensive accommodation plans.
- Ability to work extended evening and weekend hours as required for events and peak periods.
Skills
- Data management systems
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet development
- Electronic calendaring
- Microsoft Office tools
- Adaptive technology
- JAWS
- Speech-to-text software
- Text-to-speech software
- Alternative formats of books
- Team collaboration
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Documentation
- ADA/504 compliance
- Disability services
- Academic coaching
- Program development
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- Full time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years of prior work experience in student services, preferably with direct experience related to disability services and accommodations, or a combination of work experience and educational background.
Education Level
- Master’s in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or similar program of study.
Salary/Compensations
- $66,300 annually
About the Company
- Barnard College