Disabilities Services Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Disabilities Services Specialist

Category Administrative

Position Number A99408

Posting Number S0001409

Location

Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date 10/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

The Disabilities Services Specialist provides direct support to students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, evaluating accommodation requests, coordinating approved accommodations, and connecting students with appropriate University resources. The Specialist works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to support equitable access to academic programs, services, and activities.

The Specialist promotes student success, self-advocacy, engagement, and belonging through individualized support, campus partnerships, educational outreach, and student-centered programming. This includes establishing and facilitating opportunities for students with disabilities to build community, develop peer connections, and share feedback about their campus experiences.

The Specialist supports the implementation of the University’s disability-related policies and procedures within the scope of student services. The position does not serve as the University’s designated ADA/Section 504 Coordinator and does not carry institution-wide compliance oversight or employee accommodation responsibilities.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: Roosevelt University benefits

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$57,800

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [email protected].

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and their application to disability accommodations in higher education.
• Ability to review and interpret disability-related documentation and apply established procedures to accommodation requests.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear, accurate, and confidential case notes.
• Strong oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while managing assigned responsibilities independently.
• Commitment to student-centered service, accessibility, inclusion, and the success of students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and student requests.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Years of

Experience

• Required

• Three years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or one year of relevant professional experience with a master's degree.

• Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

• Certification/Licensure Required

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, higher education, or a related field.

• Three years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, or one year of relevant professional experience with a master’s degree.

• Experience providing individualized support, advising, or case management services to students or individuals with disabilities.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, higher education, or a related field.

• Experience providing disability-related accommodations or support services in a college or university setting.

• Experience using accommodation management systems, such as AIM or similar platforms.

• Experience reviewing disability documentation and participating in individualized accommodation processes.

• Familiarity with assistive technology and accessible educational resources.

• Experience developing or facilitating student engagement programs, peer networks, workshops, or other community-building initiatives.

• Experience collaborating with faculty and campus partners to support students with disabilities.

• Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment, including computers and telephones. Familiarity with assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and accommodation management software is preferred.

• Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled office environment and involves regular computer use, student meetings, and collaboration with faculty and staff. The position may require movement between campus offices and buildings, as well as occasional evening or weekend work.

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

• Priority Application Instructions

• Departmental Contact Information

• Essential Job Functions

• Duty and Responsibility

Direct Student Accommodation Services:

• Review and evaluate student disability documentation, including medical, psychological, and other relevant evaluations, to assess accommodation requests in accordance with applicable laws and University procedures.

• Engage in an individualized, interactive process with students to identify disability-related barriers and determine appropriate reasonable accommodations within established University procedures and delegated authority.

• Coordinate the implementation of approved accommodations with students, faculty, and appropriate University offices.

• Consult with students regarding their accommodation needs, available resources, and strategies for accessing academic programs and services.

• Provide ongoing support to students experiencing disability-related barriers to academic participation and success.

• Assist students in developing self-advocacy skills and understanding how to request, access, and use approved accommodations.

• Support students in identifying appropriate assistive technologies, accessibility resources, and learning strategies.

• Coordinate accommodated testing arrangements with faculty and appropriate campus partners, consistent with approved accommodations and established procedures.

• Maintain accurate, confidential student records, accommodation documentation, and case notes in the University’s designated accommodation management system.

• Refer students to appropriate University and community resources when additional support is needed.

• Percentage Of Time

• 60

• Duty and Responsibility

Faculty Consultation, Education, and Reporting:

• Provide consultation and guidance to faculty and staff regarding the implementation of approved student accommodations.

• Collaborate with academic departments and campus partners to identify and address barriers to students’ access and participation.

• Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and educational resources focused on disability awareness, accessibility, inclusion, and student self-advocacy.

• Provide information to faculty and staff regarding Disability Services procedures, resources, and responsibilities.

• Maintain current knowledge of disability-related laws, professional standards, emerging practices, and resources relevant to postsecondary education.

• Contribute to the assessment of Disability Services programs, including identifying student needs, service trends, and opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare and maintain service data, reports, and other documentation to support program evaluation and planning

• Percentage Of Time

• 20

• Duty and Responsibility

Student Engagement and Program Coordination:

• Develop and implement student-centered programs and initiatives that promote engagement, belonging, self-advocacy, and academic success among students with disabilities.
• Establish and facilitate an informal student disability community or peer network that provides opportunities for students to connect, build relationships, share experiences, and offer feedback on accessibility and campus life.
• Encourage student participation and leadership in identifying programming interests and opportunities for community building.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs, the Learning Commons, and ot