Access Coordinator

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Disability, Access and Inclusion (ODAI) at CU Anschutz, the Access Coordinator is responsible for meeting with students requesting accommodations, assessing and determining appropriate accommodations, providing case management and support in implementing the recommended accommodations, supporting ODAI's alternative testing services, and providing educational and training services to members of the campus community. This role will be instrumental in creating an exceptional student experience. An access coordinator must be able to partner with all areas of the university community and implement the best programmatic and policy practices to promote a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive co-curricular learning environment. This is a hybrid work position. Morning and evening hours outside of the 8:00 am - 5:00 pm workday will occasionally be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct access consultations to determine disability status and eligibility for student accommodation across the student experience from connection to completion.
• Review documentation and program requirements to determine appropriate accommodations as part of the interactive process.
• Document all significant student interaction, accommodation requests, interactive process, and decision-making in case notes.
• Support ODAI's alternative testing services.
• Fulfill requests for alternative formats of course materials and provide students access to necessary assistive technology in collaboration with the Center for Inclusive Design & Engineering (CIDE).
• Coordinate notetaking, closed captioning, and any other classroom accommodations with program faculty.

Why Join Us:

The CU Anschutz Office of Disability, Access, & Inclusion recognizes, welcomes, and celebrates disability as an integral part of a diverse health professions campus and workforce. To facilitate inclusion, we partner with students and programs to identify opportunities to create and promote meaningful access.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, health sciences, higher education, counseling, student affairs, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  
  
  
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis, but not for the specific experience.
  
  
  
  
• One year of experience determining disability and reasonable accommodations.

* Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Experience working with students in a postsecondary environment.
• Experience working in a medical or other health science setting.
• Experience reviewing medical and/or psychological documentation and working through an interactive process for determining accommodations.
• Experience determining and implementing assistive technology.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a database for tracking requests and accommodations
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws including American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as they pertain to a post-secondary or health sciences environment.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Resume
2. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Felicia Martin at felicia.martin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by July 22, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting hiring range for this position has been established as $47,703 - $52,500 per year.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.