Coordinator for Accessibility Services

Student Academic Resources (SAR) supports all undergraduate and graduate students by promoting equitable access to academic opportunities and fostering the development of skills and strategies for effective learning. SAR coordinates Accessibility Services, the Deans’ Peer Tutoring Program, and Academic Peer Advising, and provides individualized support and campus-wide education to enhance student learning and engagement and increase awareness of and connection with available resources.

The office cultivates a community culture that values the connection between intellectual growth and personal development, promotes inclusive and accessible learning environments, and collaborates across the university to ensure that every student can fully participate in and benefit from the academic experience.

Reporting to the Director of Student Academic Resources, the Coordinator for Accessibility Services (CAS) serves as the primary point of contact for all aspects of student services for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.

The CAS supports students with disabilities in gaining equitable access to Wesleyan academics, housing, and dining through the coordination of reasonable accommodations and related services.

In collaboration with offices such as Residential Life and other campus partners, the CAS ensures the timely and accurate implementation of accommodations while maintaining compliance with institutional policy and applicable federal laws.

Responsibilities include:

**Accommodation Coordination**

* Coordinate the accommodation process including documentation review and determination of reasonable academic, housing, and dining accommodations for students with disabilities
* Meet individually with students with disabilities to develop accommodation plans and ensure appropriate implementation of approved accommodations
* Provide support and guidance for students with disabilities on navigating accommodations, self-advocacy, and communication with faculty and staff, as well as executive function strategies, effective use of assistive technology, and connection with appropriate campus resources and services
* Ensure that office processes and procedures comply with applicable laws and accessibility standards

**Cross-Departmental Collaboration**

* Collaborate across departments to coordinate the timely and accurate implementation of approved accommodations
* Offer guidance to, and facilitate problem-solving conversations between, faculty, staff, and students when barriers or questions arise in the implementation of accommodations to ensure student access
* Support faculty with the administration of exam accommodations when needed by managing the logistics such as scheduling, communication with faculty and students, and coordination of proctoring and testing environments
* Provide outreach and education to faculty and staff to promote the effective implementation of accommodations and the application of inclusive learning practices and UDL principles in collaboration with the Director

**Administrative Management**

* Coordinate the management of all records, correspondence, and documentation related to students with disabilities and accommodations
* Collect, manage, and analyze data for Accessibility Services
* Manage and regularly update the Accessibility Services website, resources, and related forms and processes to ensure accurate and accessible information
* Maintain confidentiality and uphold FERPA and institutional standards for ethical and professional conduct

Other additional duties as assigned

This is an on-campus position.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience (professional and graduate student experience will be considered) in accessibility services, disability support, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable laws and best practices in providing accommodations

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information and multiple priorities

Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and ability to build effective collaborative relationships

Experience managing, analyzing, and reporting data

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace tools

**Preferred Qualifications:**

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

Prior experience in higher education

Experience in determining accommodations and supporting students with disabilities in an educational setting

Understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive pedagogy principles, and metacognitive learning strategies

Knowledge of assistive technology and experience with strategies for effective utilization

**Additional Applicant Instructions:**

Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume.

First review of applications will begin on February 16, 2026.

**Salary Range**: $52,400.00 - $61,300.00

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a [pre-employment background check screening](https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/pdfs/Wesleyan%20University%20Background%20Check%20Policy_.pdf) to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at[https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html](https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html).

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit[https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html](https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html)

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at:[https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html](https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html).