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Accommodation Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Oct 07, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting will be used to fill two positions, 003401 & 003408.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	003401
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Accommodation Coordinator
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Normal Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some nights and weekends required (subject to change based on program needs and University decisions).
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	University College (Adm)
Work Location	Fretwell 230
Salary Range	$56,650
Primary Purpose of Department	The Office of Disability Services, a Division of Academic Affairs, works to ensure that students with disabilities have access to education and campus life at UNC Charlotte. Through collaboration with the institution's diverse community, Disability Services facilitates accommodations, discourse, and engagement to promote a universally accessible learning environment for all. As part of a collaborative team working with a growing student population, our approach is interactive and strength-based, promoting independence and self-advocacy.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Accommodation Coordinator in the Office of Disability Services is responsible for reviewing documentation from multiple sources, determining disability, and planning reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at UNC Charlotte. This position is part administrative, part advocacy, and outreach, and requires a strong knowledge of the ADA, Section 504, student rights, confidentiality practices, evaluation practices for disability documentation, and appropriate accommodations. Using a student-centered, inclusive approach, the Accommodation Coordinator: Manages a large student caseload and provides ongoing case management to new and returning students; maintains accurate case notes and keeps up-to-date electronic records; and works collaboratively with students, faculty/staff, and campus partners to help ensure that students have access to education and campus life at UNC Charlotte.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The Accommodation Coordinator plays a critical role in providing access to students with disabilities. The essential job responsibilities are: Provide direct student support services as part of a collaborative team. Collaborate with students with disabilities, faculty/staff, and campus partners to help ensure access by addressing physical and programmatic barriers to education. Maintain caseload and provide ongoing case management to students with disabilities. Review documentation and meet with students to develop and coordinate the implementation of reasonable accommodations based on the current impact of the student's disability and discussion with the student. Maintain confidential records, including detailed case notes, in accordance with FERPA. Manage and mitigate issues that arise regarding access and assist students in the resolution of difficulties that may arise with accommodations in the classroom or campus community. Maintain working knowledge of assistive technology that is used to address functional limitations or improve the functional capabilities of students with disabilities in the classroom. Develop and present campus programs to raise awareness and promote access. Staff campus and departmental initiatives designed to address access on a large scale, to include but not limited to: new and transfer orientation events, open houses, final exams, and commencement. Manage office initiatives and collaborations such as the Workforce Recruitment Program. Maintain a strong knowledge of the ADA, student rights, confidentiality practices, and evaluation practices for high-incidence disabilities. Participate in departmental and committee meetings. Support the Director by providing departmental leadership and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Experience	Must have completed a Master's Degree in a human services field, including social work, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Experience working with individuals with disabilities who are post-high school is preferable; experience working with individuals with disabilities in a higher education setting is highly desirable. Case management experience Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent collaborative, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills are necessary. Working knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 as pertains to considering accommodations within higher education settings. Knowledge of FERPA is helpful. Knowledge of assistive technology as an accommodation is helpful.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	This posting will be used to fill two positions, 003401 & 003408. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	10/07/2025
Posting Close Date	10/21/2025
Open Until Filled	No
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Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Have you completed a Master's Degree in a human services field, including social work, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field?
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Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities as required?
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How many years of experience do you have working with students or persons with disabilities? (Check one box)
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Please describe your employment experience specifically working with persons with disabilities and give the time frames of that employment.

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Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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