Job detail
Access Specialist
Virginia Commonwealth University
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Salary
$55,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The access specialist provides accommodation and coaching support to students with disabilities to ensure equal access and academic success. They manage student cases, determine eligibility for accommodations, and serve as a resource for faculty and staff regarding accessibility.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess 1-2 years of experience working with students with disabilities in higher education. Proficiency in interpreting the americans with disabilities act and section 504 of the rehabilitation act is required.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingPresentation skillsDatabase managementCase managementDocumentation reviewDisability supportTraining facilitationADA complianceHigher education administrationStudent coachingSection 504 complianceIntake interviewingAcademic accommodations
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Health benefits
- Well-being resources
- Paid holiday leave
- Tuition benefits
- Retirement planning
- Paid annual leave
- Tax-deferred annuity
- Savings options
- Cash match programs