Accommodation Coordinator

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 007973 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

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

The University College promotes a flexible and hybrid work environment wherever possible, after initial onboarding and training is completed.

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 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 determining eligibility for services; and, through the interactive process, planning reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. at UNC Charlotte. This position is part administrative, advocate, and outreach, and requires a strong knowledge of the ADA, student rights, confidentiality practices, evaluation practices for disability documentation, and appropriate accommodations.

Using a student-centered, inclusive approach, the Accommodation Coordinator:Works collaboratively with students, faculty/staff and campus partners to help ensure physical and programmatic access; maintains a student caseload and provides ongoing case management to new and returning students; and maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic records.

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 and 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 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.

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.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 2-years experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaborative, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills necessary.
• Working knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 as pertains to considering accommodations within a higher education settings.
• Knowledge of FERPA helpful.
• Knowledge of assistive technology as accommodations helpful.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses 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/

Posting Open Date 09/15/2026 Posting Close Date 10/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • 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)

• • 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

• • 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