Accessibility Accommodation Specialist

The Office of Accessibility, a unit reporting through the Provost’s Office at Auburn University, is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and thoughtful colleague to function as an Accessibility Accommodation Specialist.

The individual selected will engage students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, provide support for a caseload of students, refer students to appropriate campus resources, and provide education and training to campus and community partners.

Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application.

Please combine them into one document.

• Reviews documentation from medical, psychological, and educational professionals and utilize professional judgment to help determine appropriate accommodations.
• Conducts intake meetings and assists students with disabilities to include (but not limited to) determining eligibility for accommodations, types of accommodations needed, and orienting students to programs and resources available.
• Coordinates services and accommodation for students in order to meet individual needs based on documented disabilities.
• Recommends and provides training for appropriate assistive technologies for students with disabilities.
• May lead and/or participate in programs, workshops, and/or presentations concerning the Office of Accessibility and students with disabilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Special Education or a related field and 4 years of experience in administering services for people with disabilities to include identifying and implementing academic accommodations.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

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