Company Description
Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU…
right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.
FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.
FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.
Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.
Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.
Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This part-time position is responsible for ensuring accessible texts are available to students with that accommodation. Additionally, this position oversees the note taker accommodation -- managing requests from students, interacting with faculty and vetting/hiring note takers. Overseeing the note taker accommodation requires additional coordination of collecting invoices for the business office to process. Finally, this person helps triage students and faculty who seek help from Disability/Access Services, including proctoring exams for students with this accommodation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Associate Director of Disability/Access Services
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Student Note takers
EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the Associate Director of Disability/Access Services, locate and convert textbooks, course readings and ancillary materials into an accessible format
- Coordinate all aspects of the notetaking accommodation for students with disabilities, including managing student requests, hiring student notetakers, and communicating with faculty
- Provide support to students receiving the notetaking accommodation and work to find alternative solutions when necessary
- Assist in proctoring tests and exams for students with accommodations
- Advise students on assistive technology
- Provide academic coaching to students with disabilities
- Triage traffic in Disability/Access Services, working with faculty and students alike
- Ensure ADA and Section 504 compliance through all interactions with students
- Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or related field
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds
- Understanding or willingness to learn about accessible course materials.
- Ability to develop relationships with students and work collaboratively with faculty
Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible. The position works for 44 weeks per year. The pay rate is $35-38/hour.
Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.
Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Candidates must apply online by submitting:
- Cover Letter,
- Resume/CV,
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).
For best consideration, please submit application materials by August 21, 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.
Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.
Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.