Accessibility and Learning Specialist

About the role

The Accessibility and Learning Specialist is a member of the Office of Academic Support, which is housed in the Office of Medical School Student Affairs at The Warren Alpert Medical School. The Office of Medical School Student Affairs supports medical students throughout medical school, as well as students in the Program in Liberal Medical Education and students in Masters’ Degree Programs under the medical school umbrella (the Gateways in Medicine program), by fostering an open, caring, and inclusive learning environment and serving as a responsive resource for academic achievement.

The Specialist conducts student intake interviews and reviews medical, psychological, and neuropsychological information to determine eligibility for accommodations and identifies appropriate accommodations based on the disability and program requirements. They support the Medical School and its clinical partners in implementing those accommodations. The Specialist provides referrals to neuropsychological testing and to other clinicians as indicated. Additionally, the Specialist promotes student achievement by improving academic skills through one-on-one learning consultations and group presentations. The Specialist engages in professional development and other projects or activities as needed to support the Office of Academic Support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student intake interviews and review documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations.
• Identify and recommend appropriate accommodations based on disability and program requirements.
• Support the Medical School and clinical partners in implementing accommodations.
• Provide referrals to neuropsychological testing and other clinicians as needed.
• Improve student academic skills through one-on-one learning consultations and group presentations.
• Engage in professional development and other projects or activities to support the Office of Academic Support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, Rehabilitation Services, or a similar program.
• 5–7 years of experience working with students with disabilities in a college setting.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Counseling coursework preferred.
• Formal training and education in disabilities services.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of ADA and various learning disabilities.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine accommodations in higher education or employment settings.

Job Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of varied neuropsychological tests and their meaning.
• High degree of discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of ADA regulations, guidelines, and standards as applicable to higher education or academic programs.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.