Job detail
Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator
University of Akron
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/20/2026
Location
Akron, Ohio
Salary
$47,950 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The disability specialist and service coordinator assesses student eligibility for services and determines reasonable accommodations based on medical and psycho-Educational documentation. They also provide academic advisement, advocate for students with disabilities, and develop programs to facilitate academic retention.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field. The role requires up to two years of relevant experience in accommodating students with disabilities and demonstrated knowledge of the americans with disabilities act.
postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationAssessmentCounselingConflict resolutionCase managementDocumentation reviewAcademic advisementADA complianceInstructional skillsStudent advocacyHigher education administrationDisability servicesPsycho-educational report interpretationRetention programming
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid leave
- Tuition remission
- Deferred compensation programs
- Retirement systems