FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Market Reference Range (MRR): 8
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*
Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accessibility Specialist is responsible for providing direct student support related to accessibility and disability accommodations within the Office of Disability Services. Under the leadership of the Director, the Disabilities Services Accessibility Specialist meets with students for Access Planning Meetings, reviews accommodation requests, supporting documentation, and approves accommodation requests in consultation with the Director and Senior Director. The position also works with students with disabilities and their faculty to problem solve access issues and ensure that accommodations are implemented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Disability Studies, Psychology, Higher Education, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working in disability services or a similar student support role.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state disability laws and regulations (ADA, Section 504, etc.) and their application in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and implement a variety of academic accommodations and support services for students with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Compassionate and student-centered approach with a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Experience working with students with various disabilities, including but not limited to learning disabilities, ADHD, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Disability Studies, Psychology, Higher Education, or a related field
• Certification or training in disability services, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience with assistive technologies, including software, hardware, and other tools used to support students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and best practices for accessible learning.
• Familiarity with accessibility tools for online learning and digital content.

Review of accommodation requests, documentation and accommodation implementation for new and continuing students: 85%

• Conduct Access Planning meetings with students to determine accommodations: review of disability documentation and determination of eligibility and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Orient students to accommodations and services.
• Provide individual support for students with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student accommodations, communications, and any related documentation, in compliance with institutional and legal requirements.
• Ensure all accommodations and services are in compliance with legal requirements and provide documentation when necessary for compliance purposes.
• Act as a liaison between students and faculty; facilitate conversations between faculty and students with understanding multiple needs and perspectives when there are questions about accommodations.
• Assist students as they navigate the transition to college.
• Provide expert knowledge regarding accommodation strategies in educational settings, disability-based needs and experiences.
• use appropriate professional judgment on when to involve others in complex situations around accommodations and law or policy-based requirements.

Participate in Admissions and orientation events to provide information for prospective and newly admitted students: 5%
Support the Disability Services team in implementing accommodation procedures, including but not limited to Accommodated Testing: 10%