Accommodations Specialist, Student Disability Services

At the University of Denver Student Affairs is at the heart of the student journeyempowering every student to thrive academically personally and professionally. Rooted in DUs signature 4D Experience our division is committed to fostering holistic development through four dimensions: deepen intellect develop wellbeing discover character and design careers and lives of purpose.

Our work reaches far beyond the classroom. Through dynamic high-impact programs services and experiences offered at both the Denver Campus and the Kennedy Mountain Campus we foster inclusive communities promote health and wellness cultivate exploration engagement and leadership and develop a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a high-touch environment where students and participants connect meaningfully grow confidently and thrive personally and collectively.

As a division we serve the broader DU and Denver community which includes:

• Current DU Students & Families
• Prospective Students & Families
• Faculty & Staff
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• Local Community
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• National Peers & Media

Together we are shaping a vibrant supportive and dynamic campus culture where every student and participant can discover their potential and make a meaningful impact.

Student Disability Services (SDS)

SDS is dedicated to giving students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the Universitys programs courses and activities. SDS provides accommodations at no cost to any student who has a documented disability as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other applicable laws. Accommodations are intended to mitigate the impact of a disability and afford students equitable access to participate in the Universitys programs courses and activities.

Position Summary

The Accommodation Specialist will review supporting documentation and requests for accommodation(s) from students (i.e. undergraduate graduate and distance learners) rendering determinations on appropriate accommodations. They will also orient support and provide guidance to students and those in their support system(s) about the disability accommodations process at the University and the appropriate use of addition the specialist will assist students in the accommodations process associated with field placements practicums and other non-paid placement settings.

This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week and will report to the Assistant Director of Student Disability Services Program (SDS) and will serve as an interactive member of the SDS accommodation review team including assisting with other departments responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

This position summary is not designed to capture all activities duties or responsibilities required for this position. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Essential Functions

Accommodation Review and Approval

• Review and determine eligibility for accommodation from enrolled students by working directly with students to gather additional information provide information about the request process and orient students to processes and procedures for approved accommodations.
• Use a developmental approach to partner with students to understand the accommodations process accommodations available how to use the SDS software to notify faculty of their approved accommodation(s) and about other University resources and supports that are available and how to access them in support of their success.
• Attend and collaborate in bi-weekly accommodation review team meetings to achieve a considered review of difficult or complex requests for accommodation and/or work to identify efficiencies and/or solutions to accommodation-related concerns.
• Provide support for a caseload of students with a focus on students enrolled in graduate and professional programs as well as non-traditional and non-residential students.
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure the provision of appropriate resources for students participating in field placements intern and externships coops online programs etc.

Education and Training

• Attend and participate in department Dean of Students (DOS) area division and University-wide professional development opportunities.
• Participate in professional development to gain additional understanding of the Universitys obligations associated with compliance with applicable laws including but not limited to Section 504 and the ADAAA as well as updates and changes in current and emerging solutions for equitable access.

Collaboration Training and Outreach

• Collaborate with campus partners to support access for students with disabilities to university course materials programs and services.
• Staff information fairs whether those be in person or virtual for prospective students incoming and new students whether those transfer first-year first-time undergraduate or graduate students.
• Coordinate the review deliberation process and student notifications for the Housing Release Committee associated with the University Live-On requirement and requests to be released from housing contracts due to disability-related reasons.
• Develop and conduct trainings/workshops/demonstrations for students staff and faculty in the areas of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning.
• Participate in annual SDS Orientation.
• Facilitate workshops for students faculty and staff.
• Focus on testing needs and support throughout the quarter and especially during final exams.

Outreach and Support

• Liaise and facilitate any meetings between the student faculty staff department(s) and/or other stakeholders relating to the implementation or appropriateness of accommodations.
• Proactively and reactively partner with students based on information provided by the Universitys behavioral intervention team
• Student Outreach and Support Academic Advising the Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) SDS leadership or other members of the University community.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• In consultation with the Director serve on University Divisional and departmental committees as well as other duties assigned to support the mission of the department division and University.
• May supervise evaluate and train interns student workers and/or graduate students working in the SDS office. This would include coordinating with any graduate interns program and field experience coordinator to learn of and design work assignments that meet program goals and objectives including direct student contact when appropriate.
• Produce and analyze data driven reports to analyze student use of services technologies and progress.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret psychoeducational evaluations and other forms of supporting documentation provided to accompany accommodation requests. This can be demonstrated through coursework work experience or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated record of advancing diversity equity and inclusion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach and provide in-person training workshops and present information effectively and respond to questions from individuals (staff faculty students parents and other professionals).
• Ability to compute rates ratios and percentages. Ability to apply concepts and analyze relevant data such as percentage ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and address hardware and software conflicts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists while working within strict deadlines and providing timely responses to students faculty and other constituents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Training in learning theory assessment instructional design and Universal Design for Learning concepts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a relevant degree area such as Psychology Counseling School Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Education Social Work Higher Education Special Education.
• Two (2) years of experience working with people with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Experience taking a Culturally Responsive Approach to accommodation review and development with students
• Experience with reviewing and evaluating documentation to determine accommodations in higher education or employment setting
• 1-year professional experience working in higher education
• Experience with student affairs and/or student development
• Experience supporting students with disabilities who are engaging in internships and externships field placements practicums etc.
• Experience interpreting federal laws and regulations governing the provision of services to people with disabilities including the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Experience with Accommodate software or other disability accommodation tracking software and/or Banner

Working Environment

Standard office environment unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to use a computer for an extended period of time
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule

This position requires employees to work onsite 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evening weekends and holiday shifts. (Schedules vary by department and position.) Staff are expected to support student Hallmark Tradition and other program events throughout the year. The University of Denver and Student Affairs recognize the utilization of flexible work arrangements where these arrangements are operationally appropriate and supervisor approved.

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 19 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $57784 - $58600.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.