SUMMARY:

The Coordinator of Accessibility Resources supports students with documented disabilities by evaluating medical and psychological documentation, determining eligibility, and authorizing appropriate academic accommodations. This role involves managing in-class, coursework, and testing accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities in compliance with ADA, Section 504, and institutional policies. The coordinator collaborates closely with students, faculty, and external service providers and plays a key role in institutional reporting and oversight of accessibility resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in higher education, student support services, academic advising, or disability services

Experience:

• Proven experience managing accommodations and academic support for students with disabilities.
• Background in coordinating testing centers, tutoring, or academic accommodations.
• Familiarity with interpreting medical/psychological documentation and applying accommodations.
• Experience in liaising with external vendors and service providers.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of ADA, Section 504, and higher education disability compliance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and accessible software platforms.
• Proficient in report writing and data tracking (preferably with experience in NYSED reporting requirements).
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and lead training or presentations.

Work Remotely - No
Work Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $40,000 - $48,000 Annually

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AT D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY

D’Youville University, a nationally ranked private university in Buffalo, New York, is transforming lives through a unique blend of academics and holistic development. Committed to promoting a health mind, body, and spirit, D’Youville empowers individuals to realize their potential, thrive in their careers, and make meaningful contributions to society.
A Dynamic and Purpose-Driven Community
Located on Buffalo’s vibrant West Side, just blocks from a bustling downtown, D’Youville University is deeply embedded in an energetic, diverse urban landscape. Under the visionary leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is undergoing an exciting evolution, with innovative initiatives designed to meet societal needs, elevate student experiences, expand career readiness, and solidify our role as a leader in 21st-century education.

Accommodations Management

• Review and evaluate medical and psychological documentation to determine accommodation eligibility.
• Approve and implement individualized accommodations, including:
• In-Class: Accessible furniture, adaptive equipment, notetaking support, sign language interpreting, real-time captioning.
• Coursework: Assistive software tools and support.
• Exams: Distraction-reduced environments, enlarged print, extended time, readers, and scribes.

Office of Accessibility Resources

Accommodations

• Must evaluate medical & psychological documentation
• Authorize and implement appropriate academic accommodations, including but not limited to;
• In-class accommodations
• Accessible Furniture
• Adaptive Equipment
• Notetaking supportSign language interpreting & Real-time captioning Coursework accommodations
• Assistive software Exam accommodations
• Distraction reduced Testing Environment
• Enlarged Font exams
• Extended Testing times
• Readers
• Scribes
• Testing Accommodations
• Facilitate and schedule testing
• Coordinate with the faculty member to have the exam sent to the office
• Handle the schedule of exams and exam accommodations in place to be taken in the testing center.
• Have an exam proctor in place during testing for both group exam spaces and individual testing spaces.

NYSED Reporting

• Report on Disability categories and programs that are occupationally specific or other degree
• Third party servicer contracts
• Liaise with technology partners to provide sign language interpreters, captioning services, and all other outsourced accommodations