Coordinator of Accommodations and Services

Company: University of Massachusetts Boston
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Update your profile details, view your application and progress.Keep informed about job opportunities at UMass Boston.Coordinator of Accommodations and ServicesApply now Job no: 527150Position Type: Staff Full TimeCampus: UMass BostonDepartment: Ross Ctr Disability ServicesPay Grade: 30Date opened: 12 May 2025 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 26 May 2025 Eastern Daylight TimeGeneral Summary:The Coordinator of Accommodations and Services is responsible for maximizing access and promoting learning and development for students with disabilities at UMass Boston. Conduct initial registration meetings with new students and meet with continuing students to assess requests for academic accommodations. Collaborate with faculty to implement academic accommodations. Provide support and facilitation for Ross Center Academic Coaching programs. Assist students with training for assistive technology options. Make referrals to UMass Boston internal and external community resources to support student success. Assist with outreach to and collaboration with UMass Boston success programs, admissions, local community colleges and high schools.Examples of Duties:

• Conduct intake assessments with students new to the Ross Center, including review of disability documentation, discussion of past experiences with academic accommodations and learning challenges, and review of course syllabi. Update assessments for continuing students as needed.
• Meet with new and continuing students and, as needed, faculty, to determine reasonable academic accommodations based on course requirements and design; communicate approved accommodations to faculty; and ensure accommodations are fully implemented. Meet with students as needed during the semester to discuss issues with accommodations and work with students and faculty to resolve them.
• Encourage and facilitate the use of assistive technology for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure student accommodations maximize access and inclusion and support student success.
• Provide information to students regarding disability services, policies, and procedures, as well as campus support services.
• Provide consultation and guidance to students regarding assistive technology.
• Assist with education and information sessions related to disability services for staff and students involved in support programs at UMass Boston, including DSP, freshman success programs, Success Boston, and Student Support services.
• Complete required paperwork, including data entry and correspondence.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Social Work, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field preferred. Minimum of three years' professional experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities in educational or non-profit settings, preferably in higher education. Excellent student service, communication, problem-solving, and public presentation skills. Knowledge of federal and state laws such as IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, and ADAA is required.Application Instructions:Please apply online with your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references. Review of candidates will begin after the application closing date.Note: Only internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days. Other candidates will be considered afterward.Salary ranges for this Pay Grade are available at the provided link.All official salary offers require approval from Human Resources.UMass Boston is committed to full inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. Contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150 if accommodations are needed.
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