The Lead Accessibility Specialist works with students, staff, and faculty to improve campus accessibility with the goal of ensuring that students with disabilities have full access to their university experience
Job Summary
The Lead Accessibility Specialist works with students, staff, and faculty to improve campus accessibility with the goal of ensuring that students with disabilities have full access to their university experience.
The position involves evaluating disability documentation, collaborating to implement accommodations, counseling students, and advocating for accessibility and inclusion.
This role includes supervising and mentoring Access Specialist team members, conducting outreach workshops, and serving as a liaison for other departments.
Matching Summary
The Lead Accessibility Specialist works with students, staff, and faculty to improve campus accessibility with the goal of ensuring that students with disabilities have full access to their university experience.
Salary
Base: $55,700.00 - $72,700.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluates disability documentation
Implements academic accommodations
Maintains confidential student records
Conducts outreach and education workshops
Supervises and mentors staff
Ensures compliance with disability laws
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of assistive technology
Experience in training and mentoring
Demonstrated presentation skills
Knowledge of disability models and theories
Collaborative team work
Strong problem-solving ability
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field
6 years relevant experience
Experience as an Access Specialist
Understanding of disability laws
Master’s degree preferred
8 to 12 years higher education experience preferred