"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.

Department: Disabled Student Services

Campus: Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC

Position Summary: 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications: 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 Salary: $65,000

Maximum Salary: $66,800

About Fordham University: Fordham 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 9 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.