Job Description
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Accessibility Specialist
Job Grade
Division
Student Life and Wellbeing
College/Dept
Accessibility and Healthy Living
Department
Accessibility Services Center
Requisition Number
2026-00125
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
M-F, 8am-5pm
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
Pay Information
$50,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
Full time position reporting directly to the Accessibility Services Center Director. The position provides academic accommodations and support directly to students with disabilities and the faculty and staff that serve students requiring accommodations. The Specialist will determine eligibility for services, conduct interactive interviews with students to establish accommodation plans, and monitor those plans to find the most effective range of services. This position will share responsibility for all document conversions for students with disabilities, including but not limited to, electronic and Braille formats. Develops and monitors accommodation requests for Assistance Animals in University Housing. This position in partnership with the ASC leadership team will maintain the assistive technology and alternative format student databases in accordance to FERPA and university policies.
Job Duties
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Student Services, Information Services or closely related field.
Required Experience
Two-year’s experience working with different types of disabilities and operationalizing into reasonable accommodations, experience with alternative formatting and/or accessible technology.
Required License/Certification
N/A
Required Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of ADA/ADAA and Section 504 & Section 508.
Preferred Education
N/A
Preferred Experience
Experience working with students with disabilities, specifically with visual impairment, previous experience with text conversion in an academic setting, ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, and knowledge of current trends in assistive technology.
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
