Accommodations Specialist
smithcollege · Smith College · On-site
Pay: USD 29 – 35 a hour
Posted Aug 21, 2026
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Department
Accessibility Resource Center
Job Description
Job Summary
The Accommodations Specialist supports the day-to-day administration and operations of academic, housing, dining, and other disability-related accommodations for students served by the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC). The position provides support for the accommodations processes, manages a designated caseload of students (including the graduate social work program), maintains confidential student records, and assists with data reporting and assessment. This role is responsible for organizing and triaging all incoming general office communications and managing and supporting outgoing ARC communications.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Office Support (70%):
Coordinates record and file systems for ARC (including WorkDay, Maxient, S Drive, Google Drive, Accommodate, and all other platforms utilized) and develops an end- of- year reporting and assessment
Coordinate the implementation of approved note-taking accommodations including recruiting, onboarding, monitoring student note-takers, and approving timesheets
Coordinates clinical/administrative requests for documentation and management of office file system.
Constructs relevant templates and procedural flows within the online management system.
Ensures compliance with local, state and federal guidelines (e.g. FERPA) impacting the storage and retrieval of student data.
Assists in developing, updates and provides training and materials for new user orientation and refresher training.
Organizes and maintains records according to Smith protocols.
Coordinate incoming office communications including email, phone, and general inquiries, ensuring timely routing and response
Assist with reception coverage during peak periods and staff absences
Intakes and Accommodations Support (25%):
Engage in the interactive process to determine accommodations including communication and meeting with students.
Serve as the primary operational contact for accommodation implementation for assigned student populations, including students in the Master of Social Work program.
Attends regular meetings and serves on other departmental and all-campus committees, as needed.
Other Duties (5%):
In cooperation with the Director of Accessibility, develops and operationalizes procedures for data and statistical collection and reporting.
Complete specialized projects as defined by the Director of Accessibility and/or Smith College.
MINIMUM REQUIRED Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, licenses, knowledge, skills)
Bachelor's Degree and two years of related experience or the equivalent in a related field i.e. disability…