Disability Services Accommodations Specialist

Fordham Law Compliance Affinity Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Disability Services Accommodations Specialist to support students with disabilities. The role involves advising on accommodations, conducting intake meetings, and collaborating with faculty to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal skills, alongside experience in a higher educational environment. The position offers a starting salary between $66,555 and $67,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a higher educational setting.
• Experience in disability services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with disabilities and guide them through the accommodation process.
• Collaborate with faculty to implement approved accommodations.
• Conduct independent intake meetings and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work as a team player

Excellent oral and written communication

Commitment to serving a diverse population

Understanding of Jesuit education mission

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, disability studies, or related field

Job description

Disability Services Accommodations Specialist

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Title of Position

Disability Services Accommodations Specialist

Reporting To

Associate Director of Disability Services

Essential Functions

• Provide support to students with disabilities, including advising on available accommodations, outlining rights and responsibilities, and guiding them through the accommodation request process.
• Conduct independent intake meetings, review documentation, and assist the Associate Director in providing accommodations in compliance with ADA regulations.
• Maintain and update accurate and confidential records of accommodations, ensuring compliance with University policies and legal regulations.
• Collaborate with faculty to implement approved accommodations.
• Conduct individual training sessions for students and faculty.
• Serve as a liaison between students and deans for foreign language substitutions and other academic matters.
• Represent the director, associate director, or assistant director in meetings and workshops.

Management Responsibilities

• Guide work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers.
• Organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management, or compensation.

Additional Functions

• Assist with administrative office tasks.
• Represent ODS at events as needed.
• Proctor exams as necessary.
• Assist with office reports and presentations.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, disability studies, or a related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a higher educational setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for facilitating interactions between students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team player, as well as independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to serving a diverse student population.
• Possess an understanding of the mission of Jesuit education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in disability services, student affairs, or a related field within higher education.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to disability accommodations in higher education (e.g., ADA, Section 504).

Salary

• Minimum Starting Salary: $66,555
• Maximum Starting Salary: $67,000

Posting Information

• Posting Number: A1007P
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Start Date: ASAP
• Posting Date: 01/14/2026
• Union Position: No

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

• Sitting Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (typing) Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
• Standing Seldom
• Walking Seldom
• Climbing Ladders Seldom
• Reaching Overhead Seldom
• Pulling, Pushing Seldom
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
• Work Environment: Office Environment – protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, disability studies, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum two years' experience in a higher educational setting?
  • Yes
  • No