Accommodations Coordinator, Office of Accessible Education

🔍 Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Stanford, California, United States

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📁: Student Services

📅   : 3 days ago Post Date

📅   : 107017 Requisition #

For full consideration, please apply for this position by August 20, 2025

Stanford University has an immediate opening for a full-time Accommodations Coordinator in the Office of Accessible Education (OAE), the department charged with facilitating reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in all areas of academic and residential life. This position is integral in furthering accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities on campus and working closely with campus partners to remove barriers to learning.

Successful applicants will have an understanding of the university environment and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Inclusion and diversity are integral to Stanford’s commitment to excellence. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds, or incorporating diverse perspectives in their work. We seek candidates who can support the vision of a new office, work to help establish a new outlook, mission and values, and support Our Most Important Work.

JOB PURPOSE:

To coordinate the execution and delivery of academic-related accommodations to students with disabilities who are registered with the Office of Accessible Education at Stanford University. The Accommodation Coordinator works in tandem with the OAE team to implement exam accommodations, assistants, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing services in a timely manner. This involves frequent partnership with faculty and staff to ensure equity for Stanford students.

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to coordinate the reasonable disability-related in-class and exam accommodations for which students are approved by the Disability Advisers. Some evening work may be required
Oversee, review, and summarize data requiring interpretation and influence decisions
- Maintain records and statistical data regarding accommodations
Coordinate and maintain inventory of OAE equipment and loan processes
Recruit, screen, and assess candidates for positions needed to fulfill student accommodations including, but not limited to note takers; exam readers/scribes; exam assistants; lab assistants; library assistants; and visual descriptionists
Source and schedule sign language interpreting, real-time and media captioning services
Assist the Centralized Testing Center with coordinating exam accommodations, logistics, and proctoring as needed
Collect and analyze data from multiple sources including student feedback, surveys, trend reports, and data analytics. Prepare and summarize reports and make recommendations to enhance offerings, such as programs and courses and to influence current processes and policies
Identify trends, perform needs analysis, and participate in the implementation and testing of new technology
May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, student, and temporary workers

* - Other duties may also be assigned/ as assigned by your manager

Minimum requirements:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Experience working with students with disabilities preferably in a higher education setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Basic computing skills, including comfortability with the Microsoft Office Suite
Computer systems/technology experience to include Google apps, online document storage solutions, and Database Management Systems
Basic analytic and problem-solving skills; creative thinking
Customer service skills
Exceptional ability to prioritize competing demands and time management
Ability to meet multiple deadlines with limited resources or additional time pressure
Understanding of hiring requirements and financial transactions
Ability to learn and understand compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid position which requires 3-4 days of onsite work per week. Additional onsite days may be scheduled, as needed, to meet student and departmental needs
Candidates must be able to work evenings/nights during peak seasons. Weekend availability is seldom needed

Physical Requirements*:

Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks
Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,905 - $82,000

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply:

We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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