Accessibility Specialist

Accessibility Specialist

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Position Details

Position Title: Accessibility Specialist

Position Number:

Work Modality: Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus & Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name: STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES

Location Code: STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY CENTER (02043G)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Student Service

• Evaluates and interprets disability documentation and reviews student applications to affiliate with the Student Accessibility Center ( SAC ). Prepares for the initial interview and prepares questions about the functional impact of a student’s disabilities in relation to their courses/academic program.
• Approves and facilitates reasonable accommodations consistent with current law and identified best practices within the field.
• Prepares a case-notes summary of findings and recommendations after the interview, inputting these into the case-management system database. Maintains confidentiality of records.
• Meets individually with Students to discuss current accommodations, assesses the need for reevaluation of accommodations, fosters student self-advocacy, and maintains communication with Instructors/Staff.
• Coordinates communication between Faculty, Staff, and prospective and enrolled Students with disabilities. Provides on-going consultation and technical assistance to facilitate services and accommodations, some of which require a fundamental-alteration review to set limits on their usage, which requires Faculty input.
• Provides referrals to Students for practitioner evaluations and to on-campus academic and wellness resources.
• Works directly with Students with disabilities including but not limited to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students , visual disabilities, learning disabilities, mobility disabilities, medical (such as chronic conditions), and mental health concerns. Re-evaluates accommodations when Students move to field-based learning (e.g., internships, practicums, clinical rotations).
• In collaboration with SAC Staff, plans and facilitates student and Faculty workshops.
• Facilitates accessible participation at various campus events (Student Organization Fair, Wellness Fair, Orientation Resource Fair, etc.) working closely with the campus planners and event organizers.
• This position will split time each week between Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus and the Water Tower Campus to meet with Students on each campus.

Collaboration/Consultation

• Serves as a member on internal and university-wide work groups and committees, as needed.
• Maintains liaison relationship with campus partners, and/or supports the delivery of other SAC services, including but not limited to communication services, notetaking, assistive technology, or alternate format materials.
• Works closely with the Department of Residence Life regarding housing, dining, and emotional support animal ( ESA ) accommodation needs for Students with disabilities.
• Consults and collaborates with Staff in other units, including but not limited to First and Second Year Academic Advising, Scholars Programs, undergraduate and graduate academic programs, Tutoring Center, New Student Programs, Office of Global and Community Engagement, the Wellness Center, and the Office of the Dean of Students.
• Serves as a liaison to the faculty and campus community on issues related to Students with disabilities, classroom and curriculum accommodations, and ADA compliance for Students.
• Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, admission open houses, and student celebrations.
• Teaches section(s) of UNIV 101 First-Year Seminar, as needed.
• Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and one-to-two years of related experience in services for Students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field and one to two years of related work experience required; comb