Full Time Student Accessibility Specialist

The Student Accessibility Specialist provides equitable access to students with disabilities within federal guidelines (ADA and Section 504) and ongoing wrap-around support. Determines eligibility for individualized accommodations through an interactive process while maintaining a caseload of students. Provides holistic services and consultation by working one on one with students with disabilities following federal guidelines. Serves as liaison and collaborator between students, faculty, departments and community agencies and programs, providing auxiliary aids, resource referrals and support both internally and externally.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of 2-3 years of related experience. May possess some additional job-specific training.

• Experience conducting individual meetings with students and collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, and other professionals.

• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and experience applying disability-related requirements within an educational setting.

• Ability to navigate emotionally charged or sensitive conversations using sound judgment, empathy, and appropriate professional boundaries.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in special education, counseling, psychology, social work, higher education, or related field. A minimum of 4-7 years of related experience. May possess appropriate licensures or certifications with some advanced training.

• Experience working directly with college students with disabilities in disability/accessibility services, special education, counseling, or a related setting.

• Experience reviewing and interpreting IEPs, ETRs, psychological/neuropsychological evaluations, medical documentation, and other disability-related documentation to inform eligibility and accommodation decisions.

• Experience conducting individual meetings with students and collaborating with parents, faculty, staff, healthcare providers, and other professionals regarding disability-related needs and supports.

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or complex disability-related needs, including the ability to navigate emotionally charged or sensitive conversations using sound judgment, empathy, and appropriate professional boundaries.

• Strong written communication, documentation, case management, and interpersonal skills.

Starting from $53,400 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and established pay practices.

Includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; participation in state pension programs or alternative retirement plans; tuition assistance; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); and access to onsite childcare, free parking and fitness facilities.

The application file should include: cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable); unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon employment) and contact information for 3-4 professional references.  Incomplete files will not be considered. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.             

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.