Lake Forest College seeks applications for an Accessibility Services Specialist to assist with coordinating services for those needing accommodations on campus. This is a part-time, 12-month position (25 hours per week).

Responsibilities Include

• Process accommodation requests for housing, meal plan, parking, ESA/Services Animals, and academic needs.
• Ongoing management and direct support of student caseload, records, and qualifying services.
• Communicate the accommodation decisions to students, faculty, and campus stakeholders.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Director/Associate Director, CAS, Accessibility Support Team, and other campus committees as necessary.
• Provide assistance with accommodation needs as it pertains to the Testing Center.
• Advocate for the college’s neurodivergent and disabled population in our community.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience in a disability-related field
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong collaboration and advocacy skills
• Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education disability services.
  • Experience in K-12 setting working with students with disability needs.

Interested candidate should submit a letter of interest and resume electronically to Kirsten Schramm, Associate Director of Accessibility Service, at kschramm@lakeforest.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Lake Forest College embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.