Accommodation Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
007974 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Working Title |
Accommodation Coordinator |
| Position Designation |
EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per Year |
12 |
| Work Schedule |
Normal Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some nights and weekends required (subject to change based on program needs and University decisions). |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department |
University College (Adm) |
| Work Location |
Fretwell 230 |
| Salary Range |
$60,000 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
The Office of Accessibility and Accommodation, a Division of Academic Affairs, works to ensure that students with disabilities have access to education and campus life at
UNC Charlotte. Through collaboration with the institution's varied community, Accessibility and Accommodation facilitates accommodations, discourse, and engagement to promote a universally accessible learning environment for all. As part of a collaborative team working with a growing population of 1000 students, our approach is strength-based, promoting independence and self-advocacy. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
The Accommodation Coordinator in the Office of Accessibility and Accommodation is responsible for reviewing documentation from multiple sources, determining disability, and planning reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at
UNC Charlotte. This position is part administrative, part advocacy, and part outreach, and requires a strong knowledge of the
ADA, Section 504, student rights, confidentiality practices, evaluation practices for disability documentation, and appropriate accommodations.
Using a student-centered, inclusive approach, the Accommodation Coordinator manages a large student caseload and provides ongoing case management to new and returning students; maintains accurate case notes and keeps up-to-date electronic records; and works collaboratively with students, faculty/staff, and campus partners to help ensure that students have access to education and campus life at
UNC Charlotte. |
| Summary of Position Responsibilities |
Baseline Responsibilities
Direct Student Access & Case Management: Conduct interactive intake meetings to determine disability status and plan/coordinate reasonable accommodations; deliver 1:1 ongoing support, connection, and advocacy for assigned caseload and walk-ins as necessary. Documentation & Records: Review documentation from multiple sources under ADA, ADAAA, and Section 504 guidelines; maintain up-to-date electronic records and accurate case notes in the departmental database system. Faculty & Campus Consultation: Partner with faculty and staff to facilitate accommodations, address implementation barriers, and ensure educational access.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Campus Liaison, Committee Work, & Advocacy: Engage with campus partners to provide disability perspectives, elevate access initiatives, and promote universal design. Program Development & Continuous Improvement: Lead or assist in creating OAA initiatives, evaluating technology/practices, and recommending process enhancements. Professional Development & Research: Stay current on legal precedents, ADA compliance, assistive technologies, and emerging best practices in higher education disability services.
Departmental & Campus Engagement
- Support core office operations (including final exam proctoring and administration), represent OAA at Orientation, Open House, and Commencement events, and perform other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
- Must have completed a Master's Degree in a human services field, including social work, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
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| Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities who are post-high school is preferable; experience working with individuals with disabilities in a higher education setting is highly desirable.
- Case management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent collaborative, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills are necessary.
- Working knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 as pertains to considering accommodations within a higher education setting.
- Knowledge of FERPA is helpful.
- Knowledge of assistive technology as accommodations is helpful.
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| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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| Posting Open Date |
09/15/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
10/05/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Proposed Hire Date |
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| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a Master's Degree in a human services field, including social work, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field?
- Yes, I have a Master's Degree in a human services field, including social work, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field.
- No, I do not have a Master's Degree
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Do you have a minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities?
- Yes, I have a minimum of one year of experience with individuals with disabilities.
- No, I do not
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
- Other Document
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