Student Accessibility Coordinator

Department: Office of Accessibility 

Primary Work Location: North Benson Road, Fairfield 

Direct Supervisor: Director of the Office of Accessibility 

Basic Function:  

Reporting to the Director of Accessibility, the Student Accessibility Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating tasks that pertain to students with disabilities. Primary responsibilities include determining, coordinating, and ensuring compliance with federally mandated accommodations and support services for students with disabilities through the interactive request process.  The Student Accessibility Coordinator works collaboratively with the Office of Accessibility team to oversee student accommodations, including note-taking assistance, exam proctoring, and flexibility accommodations. Further, the position requires working with students, faculty, and staff, and all campus partners, to ensure that appropriate Office policies, procedures, and processes are upheld, and accommodations are implemented. This position serves as a resource for students, families of prospective students, faculty, and staff for issues related to student disability accommodations needed to provide equal access to academics and campus life. 

Unusual Work Conditions: 

Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements:  

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, orientation to details, and computer proficiency. Experience working with vulnerable student populations and their parents/guardians. Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the impact of these laws on accommodations for students with disabilities.  

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.  

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits