Student Access & Academic Success Specialist

Responsibilities

• Evaluate documentation and establish appropriate accommodations and services for students, faculty, and staff
• Ensure institutional compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA, and the Fair Housing Act
• Maintain confidential student records and stay updated on changes in disability laws and best practices
• Coordinate interpreting services and materials in alternative formats for university classes and events
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty to negotiate accommodations and provide training to staff
• Offer academic coaching, advising, and workshops on study skills, time management, and self-advocacy
• Monitor individual student progress and perform proactive outreach to ensure academic success
• Proctor student examinations and collaborate with IT to evaluate assistive technologies and adaptive equipment

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without constant supervision
• Strong multitasking ability and capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and parents

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of student disability services experience in a higher education setting
• Active and energetic involvement in a small college environment

Benefits

• Opportunity to enroll in undergraduate, masters, or doctoral coursework at a free or reduced cost
• Eligibility for undergraduate degree benefits after three months of service
• Eligibility for masters or doctoral degree benefits after six months of service

About the Company

William Woods University is an independent institution located in Fulton, MO. We promote a student-centered learning environment that values inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. We are dedicated to preparing learners for success through profession-oriented education and a strong liberal arts curriculum.