Disability Services Accommodations Specialist

Disability Services Accommodations Specialist

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Disability Services Accommodations Specialist

Reporting to the Associate Director of Disability Services, the Disabilities Services Specialist works collaboratively with the Disability Services team to ensure all registered students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are being afforded reasonable accommodations to succeed as students at Fordham University. This position requires evening and weekend hours.

• Provides support to students with disabilities, including advising on available accommodations, outlining rights and responsibilities, and guiding them through the accommodation request process.
• Conducts independent intake meetings, reviews documentation, and assists the Associate Director to provide accommodations in compliance with ADA regulations.
• Maintains and updates accurate and confidential records of accommodations, ensuring compliance with University policies and legal regulations.
• Collaborates with faculty to implement approved accommodations.
• Conducts individual training sessions for students and faculty.
• Serves as a liaison between students and deans for foreign language substitutions and other academic matters.
• Represents the director, associate director, or assistant director in meetings and workshops.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Assists with administrative office tasks.

• Represents ODS at events as needed.
• Proctors exams as necessary.
• Assists with office reports and presentations.

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, disability studies, or a related field. Minimum two years’ experience in a higher educational setting.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for facilitating interactions between students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work as a team player, as well as independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to serving a diverse student population.
• Possess an understanding of the mission of Jesuit education

• Master’s degree
• Experience in disability services, student affairs, or a related field within higher education.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to disability accommodations in higher education (e.g., ADA, Section 504).

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555;
Maximum Starting Salary $67,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number A1007P
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Start Date ASAP
• Posting Date 01/14/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…