Graduate Student Accessibility and Accommodations Manager

* Job Type: Officer of Administration

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Hours Per Week: 35

* Salary Range: $70,000 to $77,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Graduate Student Wellness, the Graduate student Accessibility & Accommodations Manager is responsible for the centralized facilitation, communication, and tracking of academic accommodations for graduate students with disabilities within Columbia Engineering. Acting as the primary liaison between the Columbia University Disability Services Office, Columbia Engineering faculty, student affairs officers, and other academic support units, this position ensures the timely, equitable, and confidential implementation of accessibility and accommodations at Columbia Engineering.

The Manager works closely with the University's Disability Services Office, the Engineering Student Affairs (ESA) team, and the Departmental staff to facilitate equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. The Manager will enhance the mission of Engineering Student Affairs by promoting wellness and access to appropriate services and resources, internally and externally, to alleviate possible barriers to a student's academic success.

As a member of the Engineering Wellness team, the Manager will be part of the on-call and crisis response team, will support ongoing student case management, and assist with emergent walk-in student needs. As a member of the Engineering Student Affairs team, the Manager also assists with other functions of the Engineering Student Affairs cycle, including assisting with school-wide events and programs.

This role is responsible for the centralized implementation, communication, and tracking of academic accommodations for graduate students registered with Columbia University Disability Services within Columbia Engineering. The Manager works closely with the University's Disability Services Office, the Engineering Student Affairs (ESA) Office, and the school's Departmental staff to facilitate equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating accommodations and support services.

Responsibilities

Coordination and Implementation (60%)

* Serve as the primary point of contact for all accommodation-related communications within the Columbia Engineering Graduate School.

* Receive approved accommodations from the central Disability Services Office and implement the accommodations through collaboration with the department, faculty, and instructional staff.

* Ensure accommodations are delivered in a timely, consistent, and confidential manner for all graduate engineering students.

* Provide guidance and manage the Wellness Officer, who assists with the implementation of academic accommodations, including exam accommodation logistics, priority registration, student note-taker coordination, and distributing notes to students receiving these accommodations.

* Serve as the back-up Examinations Proctor, which includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

* Administration of examinations within the parameters established by the faculty, including the distribution of exam material and instructing students in examination procedures.

* Accountable for the integrity of all exams.

* Complete administrative tasks as required to ensure effective planning and preparation for exams.

Liaising and Communication:

* Liaise with faculty, instructional support staff, and academic administration to clarify accommodations and provide implementation guidance.

* Maintain regular communication with the Disability Services Office and escalate complex cases to the Director of Graduate Student Wellness as needed.

* Act as the Columbia University Health Liaison for Students with Approved Accommodations.

* Collaborate with Columbia Health and related campus partners to support students' access needs related to health and wellness services.

* Serve as a resource to students with disabilities for questions about implementation logistics.

Tracking and Compliance:

* Maintain accurate, ADA and FERPA-compliant records of accommodation notifications and implementation status.

* Develop and manage a tracking system (e.g., database or CRM) for all accommodation cases.

* Monitor compliance and follow up with departments or faculty as needed.

Training and

Education:

* Create and deliver training materials for faculty and staff on accommodation procedures and inclusive practices.

* Update internal documentation (e.g., SOPs, FAQs, email templates).

Process Improvement and Evaluation:

* Collect feedback from students, faculty, and staff to inform…