Coordinator of Accessibility

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Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

Main Campus - Boston, MA

The Coordinator of Accessibility ensures that students with documented disabilities receive timely, appropriate, and legally compliant academic, housing, and dining accommodations. The role manages the review of disability documentation, approval and implementation of accommodations, coordination of testing services, supervision of front desk student workers, and collaboration with campus partners to support equitable access. Through these functions, the Coordinator advances institutional compliance with the ADA and Section 504 while promoting student success and inclusive excellence.

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• Review and evaluate disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations in compliance with the ADA and Section 504, ensuring decisions are legally sound, timely, and properly documented.
• Approve, implement, and manage academic, housing, and dining accommodations through the institution’s accommodations system, ensuring accurate communication to students, faculty, and relevant campus partners.
• Administer and oversee the testing accommodation process, including scheduling, monitoring, and ensuring the integrity of proctored exams, which requires consistent on‑campus presence due to direct student interaction and exam security responsibilities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students with disabilities, meeting individually with students to guide them through the interactive process, explain accommodation procedures, and support equitable access to academic and campus life.
• Supervise and direct front desk student workers, including training, oversight of exam proctoring responsibilities, and ensuring professional and compliant handling of confidential student information.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners, including the Registrar, Residential Life, Dining Services, faculty, and vendors (e.g., ASL interpreters and transcription providers), to ensure timely and effective accommodation implementation.
• Manage vendor services and submit accommodation‑related invoices for payment approval, ensuring uninterrupted provision of essential access services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and case notes within the accommodations management system to ensure regulatory compliance and institutional risk mitigation.
• Monitor and track accommodation requests and renewals to ensure no lapse in student access, identifying and addressing delays or compliance risks proactively.
• Represent the Office of Accessibility Services at campus events and institutional programs (e.g., Open Houses, Orientation), providing accurate information about disability access and supporting the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  1‑3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Skills:
  
  Strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with…