h3Accessibility Specialist /h3 pThank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. /p h3Position Details /h3 pPosition Title: Accessibility Specialist /p pPosition Number: /p pWork Modality: Fully In-Person /p pIs this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No /p pJob Category: University Staff /p pJob Type: Full-Time /p pFLSA Status: Exempt /p pCampus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus /p pDepartment Name: STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES /p pLocation Code: STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY CENTER (02043G) /p pIs this split and/or fully grant funded? No /p h3Duties and Responsibilities /h3 h3Direct Student Service /h3 ul liEvaluates and interprets disability documentation and reviews student applications to affiliate with the Student Accessibility Center ( SAC ). Prepares for the initial interview and prepares questions about the functional impact of a student’s disabilities in relation to their courses/academic program. /li liApproves and facilitates reasonable accommodations consistent with current law and identified best practices within the field. /li liPrepares a case-notes summary of findings and recommendations after the interview, inputting these into the case-management system database. Maintains confidentiality of records. /li liMeets individually with Students to discuss current accommodations, assesses the need for reevaluation of accommodations, fosters student self-advocacy, and maintains communication with Instructors/Staff. /li liCoordinates communication between Faculty, Staff, and prospective and enrolled Students with disabilities. Provides on-going consultation and technical assistance to facilitate services and accommodations, some of which require a fundamental-alteration review to set limits on their usage, which requires Faculty input. /li liProvides referrals to Students for practitioner evaluations and to on-campus academic and wellness resources. /li liWorks directly with Students with disabilities including but not limited to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students , visual disabilities, learning disabilities, mobility disabilities, medical (such as chronic conditions), and mental health concerns. Re-evaluates accommodations when Students move to field-based learning (e.g., internships, practicums, clinical rotations). /li liIn collaboration with SAC Staff, plans and facilitates student and Faculty workshops. /li liFacilitates accessible participation at various campus events (Student Organization Fair, Wellness Fair, Orientation Resource Fair, etc.) working closely with the campus planners and event organizers. /li liThis position will split time each week between Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus and the Water Tower Campus to meet with Students on each campus. /li /ul h3Collaboration/Consultation /h3 ul liServes as a member on internal and university-wide work groups and committees, as needed.



/li liMaintains liaison relationship with campus partners, and/or supports the delivery of other SAC services, including but not limited to communication services, notetaking, assistive technology, or alternate format materials. /li liWorks closely with the Department of Residence Life regarding housing, dining, and emotional support animal ( ESA ) accommodation needs for Students with disabilities. /li liConsults and collaborates with Staff in other units, including but not limited to First and Second Year Academic Advising, Scholars Programs, undergraduate and graduate academic programs, Tutoring Center, New Student Programs, Office of Global and Community Engagement, the Wellness Center, and the Office of the Dean of Students. /li liServes as a liaison to the faculty and campus community on issues related to Students with disabilities, classroom and curriculum accommodations, and ADA compliance for Students. /li liParticipates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, admission open houses, and student celebrations. /li liTeaches section(s) of UNIV 101 First-Year Seminar, as needed. /li liMust be able to work some evening and weekend hours in a fast-paced environment. /li liPerforms other duties as required. /li /ul h3Minimum Education and/or Work Experience /h3 ul liBachelor’s Degree and one-to-two years of related experience in services for Students with disabilities. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field and one to two years of related work experience required; combination of comparable work and education experiences may be considered. /li liKnowledge of the needs of Students with disabilities and diverse populations. /li liKnowledge of relevant laws related to Higher Education/disability ( ADA , Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA ) and accommodations. /li liDemonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. /li liAbility to help Students develop an appreciation for Jesuit approach to education. /li liAbility to work effectively with Students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition. /li liDemonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with Faculty, Staff, Students, and parents/families within the parameters of FERPA . /li liAbility to embrace, promote and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity. /li /ul h3Certificates/Credentials/Licenses /h3 pn/a /p h3Computer Skills /h3 pProficiency with MS Office 365 applications (including MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS Teams), Internet, and e-mail applications.



Prior administration or understanding of case management system Symplicity Accommodate preferred. Familiarity with any/all of the following is beneficial but not required: Oracle PeopleSoft; EAB Navigate360; Zoom. /p h3Supervisory Responsibilities /h3 pNo /p h3Operation of university owned vehicles /h3 pNo /p h3Direct animal or patient contact /h3 pNo /p h3Physical Demands /h3 pNone /p h3Working Conditions /h3 pIrregular Hours /p h3Open Date /h3 p10/01/2026 /p h3Close Date /h3 pPosition /p h3Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate /h3 p$60,000 /ann /p h3Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate /h3 p$55,000 /ann /p h3Special Instructions to Applicants /h3 pAs a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at /p h3About Loyola University Chicago /h3 pFounded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. /p h3Benefits /h3 pLoyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. /p h3Non-Discrimination Policy /h3 pLoyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy. /p h3Applicant Documents /h3 pRequired Documents /p ul liResume /li liCover Letter/Letter of Application /li /ul pOptional Documents /p pLoyola University Chicago | Information: (773) 508 - 6000br/1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660br/2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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