Senior Disability Access Services Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Disability Access Services Specialist role is onsite in Walla Walla, WA; pay is $26.82–$29.80 per hour. The position supports Whitman College’s Disability Access Services and its work to reduce barriers and provide equitable access to academic programs and resources. The specialist advises students with disabilities, coordinates accommodation decisions, and leads day-to-day DAS operations. The role contributes to student access and institutional compliance by working with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners on accommodations, assistive technology, and accessible services.

What you'll do

• Meet with current and prospective students about accommodation requests
• review documentation and implement accommodations as appropriate
• provide assistive technology support
• maintain accommodation records
• coordinate alternative-format texts
• serve as campus liaison and resource
• collaborate with campus stakeholders
• support accommodated testing
• provide academic coaching and mentoring
• lead daily DAS operations and review procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

disability access services

student accommodations

higher education

assistive technology

section 504

ada compliance

academic coaching

accessibility

walla walla wa

whitman college

student support

faculty training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution after eligibility
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• tuition remission
• employee assistance program
• eligible relocation assistance.

Why this role

The role includes operational leadership of Disability Access Services and requires knowledge of Section 504, the ADA, disability documentation, assistive technology, and alternative-format textbooks.

About the employer

Whitman College is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.