"Accommodation Integration Specialist"

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Accommodation Integration Specialist (grant funded)

Student Accessibility Success Initiative (SASI)

The Office of Accessibility Services

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time Accommodation Integration Specialist for the Student Accessibility Success Initiative (SASI) within the Office of Accessibility Services. This position supports a key institutional initiative focused on strengthening student success and improving campus-wide understanding and implementation of academic accommodations. The Integration Specialist plays an essential role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive coordinated, effective support, while also partnering with faculty, tutors, and academic support centers to integrate accommodations seamlessly into the learning environment. We seek applicants who are passionate about accessibility, committed to student success, and skilled in building collaborative relationships that promote inclusive teaching practices and help address accommodation-related challenges as they arise.

This is a temporary appointment for a grant-funded position and is subject to renewal on an annual basis.

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About CCSU’s Accessibility Services Department

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) at Central Connecticut State University is committed to providing an accessible campus environment for all students. Guided by the principles of equity and inclusion, OAS ensures that qualified students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and campus life.

The office works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to implement reasonable modifications to programs, services, and facilities. Through individualized accommodations, consultation, and advocacy, OAS supports students in pursuing their academic and personal goals while fostering a campus culture that values accessibility and inclusion.

OAS serves as a campus resource and guide for creating an environment where all students can fully engage, learn, and succeed.

Position Profile

The successful candidate will support the Office of Accessibility Services in advancing university-wide efforts to promote access, equity, and inclusion for students with disabilities through the work of the Program Coordinator and other members of the Integration Specialist team. The Integration Specialist ensures academic accommodations are clearly understood and effectively implemented in collaboration with faculty, while providing direct guidance to students and coordinating daily processes that support differentiated instruction and accessible learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to problem-solve in complex situations, and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. They will maintain accurate records, support data collection and reporting, and serve as a resource to faculty offering consultation and support that promotes equitable and effective accommodation use across the university community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws and regulations, including ADA and Section 504, as well as university and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures. Knowledge of best practices in disability services, academic accommodations, and differentiated instruction. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty to support the implementation of accommodations and address related challenges. Ability to collect, analyze, and prepare data related to accommodation use and student progress. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage daily operational tasks, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Experience and Training:

• Three (3) years of experience working with and/or providing services and supports students with disabilities in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with faculty, tutors, or academic support services on accommodation implementation and accessibility practices.

Comparable experience and credentials may also be considered.

Graduate Assistant or Graduate Intern experience in relevant educational or community-based programs may be applied toward required experience and prorated appropriately.

To Apply

To begin the application process, please email all application material to Surbhi Patel at with the subject line ‘Accommodation Integration Specialist-SASI’

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Compensation and Employee Benefits:

The Accommodation Integration Specialist (grant funded) is compensated at the Administrator II salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

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The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

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