Job Description
Overview
The Office of Accessibility, a unit reporting through the Provost’s Office at Auburn University, is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and thoughtful colleague to function as an Accessibility Accommodation Specialist. The individual selected will engage students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, provide support for a caseload of students, refer students to appropriate campus resources, and provide education and training to campus and community partners.
Special Instructions
Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application. Please combine them into one document.
Responsibilities
- Reviews documentation from medical, psychological, and educational professionals and utilize professional judgment to help determine appropriate accommodations.
- Conducts intake meetings and assists students with disabilities to include (but not limited to) determining eligibility for accommodations, types of accommodations needed, and orienting students to programs and resources available.
- Coordinates services and accommodation for students in order to meet individual needs based on documented disabilities.
- Recommends and provides training for appropriate assistive technologies for students with disabilities.
- May lead and/or participate in programs, workshops, and/or presentations concerning the Office of Accessibility and students with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Special Education or a related field and 4 years of experience in administering services for people with disabilities to include identifying and implementing academic accommodations.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Contract Type
Continuing
Why Work at Auburn?
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted Date
8/13/2026
