Accessibility Specialist

Job description

The Accessibility Specialist works with administrators, faculty, and staff across all schools of the University to ensure access to classes, programs, and facilities for students with disabilities. Specifically, this position interacts with students as a compassionate listener as they apply for disability accommodations, reviewing medical documentation and helping to determine reasonable accommodations. Duties: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. - Meet with students with disabilities to understand their barriers and access needs. Review, evaluate, and interpret disability documentation. Determine appropriate accommodations, in close collaboration with directors. Write timely accommodation letters as appropriate. Provide advising and coaching as necessary. - Work with faculty of all Pepperdine schools (including graduate and undergraduate) to explain, negotiate, and implement accommodations, consulting with ad...