Access Coordinator-Eligibility and Accommodations, Disability Resource Center, UT Chattanooga
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Access Coordinator is the first point of contact for students requesting academic accommodations at UTC. This role evaluates documentation under AHEAD and ADA-AA (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008) guidelines recommends reasonable accommodations and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to ensure equal access. The position also manages confidential student data provides training and connects students to mental health and academic resources.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the student accommodation request process by evaluating documentation from licensed or credentialed professionals conducting interactive interviews collaborating with faculty and determining appropriate reasonable accommodations
- Maintains timely and accurate accounts of all student interactions
- Engage in build and sustain collaborative relationships with campus partners to enhance student experiences
- Continuously evaluate and integrate best practices to strengthen the interactive process and accommodation determinations
- Actively support team-led outreach and educational initiatives across campus
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Working knowledge of requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Ability to engage students in the interactive process to assess needs and identify appropriate accommodations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to facilitate constructive dialogue between faculty and students
- Knowledge of the AHEAD Documentation Guidelines
- Good organizational skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to interact professionally with campus partners
Review of applications will begin December 29 2025 and continue until the position is received bythis datewill receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- An understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended and the AHEADdocumentation guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with college-aged people with disabilities in a higher education setting
Work Location:
University of Tennessee Chattanooga TN Campus
This is a fully on-site position
Compensation and Benefits:
UT Market Range: MR07
Anticipated hiring range: $47250
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Required Experience:
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About Company
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching ... View more
