Job Title
Student Accessibility Coordinator
Department
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Job Summary
The Student Accessibility Coordinator reports directly to the Director of the Office of Educational Accessibility. The Student Accessibility Coordinator I works with students to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations and services to which the students are entitled to under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Applying independent judgment and expertise, the Student Accessibility Coordinator I interacts with faculty, parents, and students; serves on university committees representing disability/accessibility-related issues and concerns; and engages in activities that promote campus accessibility, awareness, and inclusive design.
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of laws pertaining to students with disabilities including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to provide accurate information to students and to buffer and protect the University from liability.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the needs of students with a variety of disabilities and the needs of students with disabilities at the secondary level and above.
- Comprehensive knowledge of reasonable accommodations and learning strategies needed for students with disabilities.
- Considerable knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures and strong ability to analyze diagnostic testing/documentation in order to determine disability and to develop reasonable and appropriate accommodations.
- Proficiency in case management or accommodation management systems.
- Ability to assess the needs of students who are not yet diagnosed and make referrals to appropriate professionals.
- Considerable knowledge of assistive technology that can be used to support students with disabilities.
- Capability to effectively and competently assist students with acquisition of learning strategies, memory techniques, and time management systems that are specific to their individual needs
- Effective teaching skills.
- Specific knowledge of issues regarding transition into the post-secondary setting.
- General knowledge of university structure, policies and procedures
- Excellent discernment/listening/counseling skills.
- Strong problem-solving /decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a timely manner.
- Ability to work effectively in a group.
- Ability to address multiple tasks and work efficiently with multiple demands.
- Ability to write effectively.
- Ability to work well with people.
- Ability to speak effectively before large groups.
- Ability to work with computer software and assistive technology.
- Ability to interact effectively with faculty to facilitate the implementation of accommodations.
- Bachelor’s degree in higher education, counseling, rehabilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Considerable experience developing educational programs or student engagement initiatives.
- Considerable experience collaborating with K–12 or postsecondary institutions on transition planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting, experience working in a higher education setting is preferred, and experience planning and implementing educational programming for students with disabilities.
Conditions of Employment
n/a
Application Review Date
08/10/2026
Job Close Date
08/21/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
