Hiring: Disability Specialist Company: School of the Art Institute of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:24:40 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Required Skills: •Student Access, Accommodation and Learning Support •Applies the ADA, ADAAA, Section 504, FHA, institutional policies, and professional standards to determine, coordinate, implement, and monitor academic and housing accommodations across classrooms, studios, fabrication facilities, residence halls, field experiences, and other institutional programs, activities, and services. •Provides individualized disability-related support that promotes self-advocacy and student success through learning strategies, executive functioning support, organization, time management, assistive and adaptive technologies, and referrals to appropriate campus resources. •Evaluates disability-related housing accommodation requests and collaborate with Residence Life and campus partners to coordinate and monitor approved accommodations. •Consultation, Accessibility and Institutional Collaboration •Collaborates with faculty and campus partners to support accommodation implementation, understand course learning outcomes and studio practices, maintain essential academic and program requirements, and address questions related to disability access and potential fundamental alterations. •Serves as a disability and accessibility resource by providing consultation, education, and guidance that identifies barriers and advances accessible, inclusive, and equitable practices across academic, creative, and campus environments. •Operations, Assistive Technology and Data Management Qualifications: •BA (MA preferred) degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Higher Education, Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. •Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education disability services or accessibility services. •Equivalent training, education, and/or experience may be considered. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package 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!