at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Accessibility Specialist
Position Number
8102521
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
ACADEMIC ADVISING & SERVICES
Location Code
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY CENTER (02043G)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Accessibility Specialist serves students with disabilities to secure access and to facilitate accommodations related to academics, testing, housing, and meal-plan accommodations. As part of a team of Accessibility Specialists, each Accessibility Specialist also serves as a liaison to university campus partners or facilitates a service delivery system for the Student Accessibility Center (SAC). Responsibilities include:
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, visually-impaired, learning-disabled and students with 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).
Supports test proctoring logistics and operations as needed, especially during peak exam times (i.e., mid-term exams, final exams).
In collaboration with SAC staff, plans and facilitates student and faculty workshops.
Facilitates accessibility participation at various campus events (Student Organization Fair, Wellness Fair, Orientation Resource Fair, etc.) working closely with the campus planners and event organizers.
While the main office is based at Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, Accessibility Specialists travel, as necessary, to work at the Water Tower Campus, Health Sciences Campus, and other campus locations.
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/Learning and Academic Success, New Student Programs, International Programs, the Wellness Center, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
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... For full info follow application link.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
