Accessibility Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portion of student cases under the guidance of the Accessibility team
• Conduct documentation review for student accommodation requests
• Present ideas regarding reasonable accommodations to the Accessibility team and determine appropriate student accommodations based on an understanding of professional evaluations and federal laws
• Create letters based on templates and agreed-upon accommodations, and send accommodation letters to students, faculty, and necessary parties
• Assist the Accessibility team with communications including emails to students and faculty/staff regarding accommodations, welcome emails to new students, and welcome back letters to returning students
• Monitor and manage office email addresses (Accessibility@champlain.edu and testingaccommodations@champlain.edu)
• Respond to questions from College stakeholders about accommodations; direct concerns, complaints, or disagreements to the Director of Student Development and Learning Access
• Answer phones and respond to questions about the accommodation process from students and supporters
• Serve as backup support for testing center operations such as scheduling and managing testing rooms for students using testing accommodations
• Complete data entry for existing students and their accommodations
• Meet with students and supporters to discuss possible accommodations at events such as Admitted Students Days, Open House events, Orientation and ad hoc requests
• Facilitate educational training to faculty, staff, and/or students, as directed by the Director of Student Development and Learning Access
• Create accessible versions of printed materials and assist the 504 Coordinator with accessibility audits and updates to office promotional materials, resource guides, and related resources

Requirements

• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills, with sensitivity to issues of diversity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant computer systems

Working Arrangements

• Full-time (37.5 hours/week), on-campus position at our main campus in Burlington, VT
• Standard business hours, Monday-Friday
• Comfortable office environment with regular computer use

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $48,000 - $50,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Education, Wellness, Welfare, and Other Perks

Application Instructions

To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College.

About Us

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."