Accessibility Specialist

NYU • New York, NY

22h • $70,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Provide services for students and/or employees with disabilities University wide who require accommodations; inform students, faculty, and staff of available services. Advise people with disabilities of their rights and responsibilities; interpret federal policies and procedures. Plan and implement provisions for reasonable accommodations. Develop and present trainings for University constituents.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in appropriate discipline (Counseling, Psychology, Teaching and Learning, Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or related area) or Bachelor's degree plus 2-3 years directly related experience.
• 2+ years related post-degree experience with appropriate adult population with disability(ies) including experience evaluating medical documentation, arranging accommodations, and/or the use of any adaptive technologies (if applicable), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of testing documentation in appropriate subject discipline.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding ADA and compliance in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide services for students and/or employees with disabilities University wide who require accommodations
• Inform students, faculty, and staff of available services
• Advise people with disabilities of their rights and responsibilities
• Interpret federal policies and procedures
• Plan and implement provisions for reasonable accommodations
• Develop and present trainings for University constituents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level