"Student Accessibility Success Initiative Program Coordinator"

Job Details

SASI Program Coordinator (grant funded)

Student Accessibility Success Initiative (SASI)

The Office of Accessibility Services

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time SASI Program Coordinator within the Office of Accessibility Services. We seek applicants who are inspired by the opportunity to advance the Student Accessibility Success Initiative (SASI) —a proactive, personalized program designed to enhance student success and strengthen campus-wide understanding of academic accommodations. Successful candidates will take pride in creating accessible learning environments, supporting students with disabilities, and collaborating with faculty, tutors, and campus partners to ensure accommodations are meaningfully integrated into instruction and academic support.

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 the Student Accessibility Success Initiative (SASI) and promoting access, equity, and inclusion across the university community. The SASI Program Coordinator provides administrative leadership and direct support to ensure that academic accommodations are effectively implemented in collaboration with faculty, tutors, and academic support centers.

This position plays a critical role in facilitating student success by overseeing the daily operations of the SASI program, and supervising Accommodation Integration Specialists and other SASI staff. The Program Coordinator partners closely with the Director of Accessibility Services, The Learning Center, and campus stakeholders to develop, deliver, and monitor services that enhance understanding of differentiated instruction and accommodation strategies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; the ability to manage complex program operations; and a commitment to fostering accessible and inclusive learning environments. They will maintain accurate program records, oversee data collection and reporting, and engage in ongoing professional development related to disability services, academic accommodations, and best practices in accessibility. The Program Coordinator will also serve as a campus resource by providing training, consultation, and guidance to faculty, tutors, and staff to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities.

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 collect, analyze, and prepare program data, including assessment and reporting. Ability to convene, collaborate, and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, academic support centers, students, and campus partners. Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Ability to manage complex program operations, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to provide training and consultation on accommodation implementation and accessibility strategies. Proficiency with academic technologies, learning platforms, and relevant software systems.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

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

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Experience and Training:

• Four (4) years of experience working with and/or providing services and support to students with disabilities in an educational setting.

Credentials and experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.

Experience as a Graduate Assistant or Graduate Intern in a university, college, educational, or community-based program that provides advocacy, support, or related services to students with disabilities may be counted as relevant experience and prorated appropriately.

To Apply

To begin the application process, please email all application material to Surbhi Patel at with the subject line ‘SASI Program Coordinator’

• 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 SASI Program Coordinator (grant funded) is compensated at the Administrator IV 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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As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.