Job No. 155951
- Job Title:
- Coordinator of Accessibility Services
- Employer:
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Quinnipiac University
- Location:
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Hamden , CT
- Posting Date:
- 23-Jul-2025
- Description:
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Overview:
Quinnipiac University invites applications for a dedicated and student-centered Coordinator of Accessibility Services to join our team in fostering inclusive learning environments.
In this impactful role, you will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to ensure equitable access to academic programs and university services. Working with both undergraduate and graduate students, you will assess accommodation requests, implement individualized support strategies, and contribute to a campus culture where all students can thrive.
About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 6,800 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in more than 140 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in The Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. Please visit qu.edu for more information. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the university's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st-century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities, and fostering lifelong connections and success. The university believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The university's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.
Responsibilities:
Reviews and analyzes documentation (which can include psycho-educational, neuropsychological assessments and/or medical reports, 504 plans and IEPs) and determines and recommends reasonable accommodations
Within the interactive accommodation process, meets individually with students to discuss accommodations, assess need for reevaluation of accommodations, foster student self-advocacy, and improve student communication with instructors/staff throughout the student's academic enrollment.
Maintains records on students with disabilities including a student's request for reasonable accommodations, permission for release of information, notes of meetings with the student, and psycho-educational, neuropsychological and medical reports
Acts as a resource for faculty, staff, administration and students regarding the ADA, Section 504/508 and general disability rights advocacy. Will provide guidance and training as needed
Acts as a resource for faculty, staff, administration and students regarding adaptive and assistive technology needs
Serves as the first contact/referral person for students with disabilities, and their parents, to appropriately answer questions and provide appropriate guidance
Maintains current knowledge regarding disability law and best practice
Collaborates and communicates with Student Affairs, Student Life, University Counseling, Associate Deans, Registrar, Deans, Academic Affairs, Chairs Program Managers and Directors, University Legal, individual Faculty Members, Facilities, University Psychiatrist, Student’s Evaluators(s), and Student’s Support Provider(s), but not limited to these contacts
Other duties as assigned
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Special Education; Psychology; Counseling required
Master's degree in Special Education; Psychology; Rehabilitation Counseling
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience: previous Higher Education (post K-12) experience working with students with disabilities preferred
Knowledge of the ADAAA, Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Experience working with individuals with sensory, learning, mental health and physical disabilities preferred
Knowledge of web/graphical user interface strategies and adaptive/assistive computer hardware and software preferred
Understanding of Universal Design for Learning Strategies
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds