Hiring: Access Coordinator (Remote Position) Company: Northwestern University Location: Evanston, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:25:36 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : HTML About the job Experience: •Minimum of one (1) year related experience in the postsecondary environment, working directly with students with various disabilities; similar experience with students outside the postsecondary setting and/or a combination of training and experience may be considered •Knowledge of the ADAAA, Section 504, Section 508 and its application to accommodation determination •Operational familiarity with the complexities of medical documentation and its alignment with accommodation determination, including the interpretation of test results such as the WAIS, Woodcock Johnson, and other diagnostics within the DSM-V. Required Skills: •Demonstrated capacity to problem solve, collaborate, mediate conflict, and negotiate in challenging situations •Highly developed facilitation skills to foster a welcoming environment for students •Highly developed communication skills to build and promote collaborative partnerships with faculty and administration •Demonstrated capacity to adapt to and openness to change •Demonstrated capacity to independently manage time in a fast-paced environment •Demonstrated capacity to exercise independent judgement related to the impact of the disability, how it relates to classroom and housing access, and the legal aspects involved •Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and in team settings Qualifications: •Master’s degree in higher education administration, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, or related field •Prior case management work with undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online students with disabilities •Proficiency with a range of assistive technologies and adaptive equipment and their application •Demonstrated experience determining clinical and/or offsite accommodations using programmatic technical standards •To ensure a fair and consistent review process, we kindly ask that you do not contact the department directly. All applications will be reviewed by the hiring department through the formal application process. Due to the high volume of inquiries, we are unable to respond to every request. •Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, or related field Compensation: •$70,000 - $71,890 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •The salary range for the Access Coordinator position is $70,000 to $71,890, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!