Coordinator of Student Accessibility and Support, Office of Accessibility Services - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University
life insurance, tuition assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
May 03, 2025
Coordinator of Student Accessibility and Support, Office of Accessibility Services - Georgetown University Law Center Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) works in partnership with Law Center faculty, staff, and students to promote environments that are accessible, sustainable, and inclusive by determining and implementing reasonable accommodations to remove access barriers for students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular environments and implementing approved academic adjustments (e.g. exam modifications) for pregnant/parenting students and/or students navigating temporary medical conditions. They work in partnership by sharing resources with students with disabilities requesting MPRE and/or Bar Exam accommodations and promoting Universal Design for Learning through collaboration with faculty and staff across the Law Center. OAS is responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities are granted reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA, Section 504, and University policy. As part of the Center for Wellness Promotion, OAS also contributes to the development and promotion of student wellbeing initiatives. Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Coordinator of Student Accessibility and Support will assist with the following: Implementation of academic accommodations Collaborating with Law Center staff and outside vendors to implement accommodations Assist in planning and implementing wellness programming for all law students The Office of the Dean of Students is responsible for a range of student affairs and student support functions, including OAS. Under dotted-line supervision of the Dean of Students, the Coordinator of Student Accessibility and Support will help: Manage and track the hundreds of student cases overseen by the Office of the Dean of Students, including students needing significant personal support, seeking and returning from leaves of absence, appealing decisions of OAS and other student affairs offices, seeking exemptions from various academic and co-curricular policies, and seeking various forms of transcript relief. Implement support services for students with a range of access needs and circumstances. Work Interactions In their work with OAS, the Student Accessibility Coordinator will regularly consult with the OAS team to implement accommodations or modifications approved by the Associate Director of OAS, Assistant Director of OAS, or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator. The Student Accessibility Coordinator will interact with other departments on campus (e.g. Office of the Registrar, Facilities, Information Systems Technology) in order to implement accommodations. The Student Accessibility Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating with outside vendors who provide services for blind, deaf and other accommodated students. This will include scheduling and coordinating implementation of ASL Interpreters and CART Writers. The Student Accessibility Coordinator will also work directly with students by responding to requests for letters verifying accommodations approved by OAS. In their work supporting OAS/ODOS wellness programming, the Student Accessibility Coordinator will assist in planning and implementing the department's wellness programming for all law students, including Law Student Mental Health Day, Lawyers in Balance, and other well-being initiatives. This will involve close collaboration with campus partners including but not limited to the Lawyers in Balance administrative team, the Office of Student Life, and colleagues from Georgetown's Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS). In their work supporting the Office of the Dean of Students's case management function, the Coordinator will work closely with the Dean of Students, the ODOS Business and Operations Manager, and staff in partner offices including Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Registrar, Student Outreach and Support (SOS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to ensure student cases and requests are timely tracked, documented, managed and resolved. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, preferably in special education, rehabilitation counseling, human services, psychology, educational administration or another related discipline One+ years' experience working with people with disabilities in an academic environment is preferred Ability to communicate and interact with people of diverse ages, personality types, backgrounds and experiences Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to balance collaborative and independent work Demonstrated organizational skills and superior attention to detail Ability to manage highly confidential information Excellent judgment, maturity, professionalism and resilience Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $41,926.00 - $65,090.00 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website. 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