Student accommodations specialist
Company: Western Wyoming Community College
Location: Rock Springs
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Student Accommodations Specialist Posting Number: P2266Job
Title: Student Accommodations SpecialistStudents Only: NoJob
Description Summary: Win With a Career Move to Western. At Western
Wyoming Community College, one of America's leading junior
colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We
pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our
exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a
few of the amazing benefits we offer: Employer paid contribution of
9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn't
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and life insurance. Generous leave time to support your work/life
balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3
personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break Not to
mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday's off in the
summer. Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in
exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and
your dependents makes this dream a reality. We offer Relocation
Assistance You may be eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation
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amenities like our Children's Center, Hay Library, aquatic center,
fitness center, theatre and more. When adventure calls, head out to
the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf
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Student Accommodations Specialist will oversee the process of
students applying for ADA accommodations, reviewing assessment
documentation and making reasonable accommodations as provided by
the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Student Accommodations
Specialist will work under the supervision of the Dean of Students
and assist the functioning and events of the Student Life Office as
well as facilitate workshops for students, faculty and staff to
keep them informed on pertinent ADA changes or updates. This
employee will attend faculty and staff division meetings as
requested for similar informational purposes and will act as a
community liaison for students with disabilities. STUDENT
ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIALIST PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
Organize, assess, and issue accommodations for students with
disabilities including but not limited to academic, housing
assignments, meal plans, and emotional support animals. 2. Ensure
that the interactive process occurs with faculty and staff when
considering accommodations in academic courses, or in other support
services across the campus. 3. Provide intake for students and
families and educate them regarding disability services at an
institution of higher education. 4. Review highly sensitive and
confidential educational, mental, and physical health records to
determine ADA/504/FHA accommodation eligibility. Interpret
documentation as related to accommodations and work collaboratively
with students to identify appropriate and reasonable
accommodations. 5. Address student, faculty and staff assistive
technology needs including testing processes, note taking services,
design for hearing impairments, alternative format textbooks and
other needs as identified. 6. Utilize knowledge of community
resources to make appropriate referrals to outside agencies to
assist students in obtaining necessary supports and services
including disability documentation, securing services, and access
to health care. 7. Facilitate regular accessibility compliance
meetings regarding services for students. 8. Act as a resource to
identify and address accessibility-related barriers for students
and identify appropriate resources to ensure ADA compliance. 9.
Establish and maintain strong working relationship with the campus
community to facilitate accommodations and ADA compliance regarding
accessibility and disability services. Educate and act as a
resource for faculty, staff, and students regarding ADA/504/FHA
accessibility obligations through individual meetings, workshops,
and trainings as needed. 10. Establish and maintain a strong
working relationship with service area high schools. Assists with
special education group tours and understands available on-campus
resources available to students. 11. Maintain the confidentiality
of the database and case notes via the online case management
system keeping with federal and state laws and college policy. 12.
Serve as a member of Western's Behavior Intervention Team. 13. Keep
abreast of subjects related to accessibility by attending
trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops, and by reading
appropriate professional literature. 14. Update and maintain
current ADA/504/FHA policies, procedures, and practices. 15. Other
duties as required. These duties include but are not limited to:
Provide customer service for all who come into the Student Life
Office. Participate in student orientations, engagement events, and
general education efforts through the Student Life Office.Minimum
Qualifications: STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIALIST MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college
or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Special
Education or similar subject. 2. One (1) - Two (2) years'
work-related experience working with ADA accommodations, special
populations or related field. 3. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. 4. Working knowledge of computer
applications, specifically database and spreadsheet software. 5.
Experienced in developing marketing tools and program promotion
strategies. Equivalency Statement For those candidates who do not
exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent
combination of education and experience, which has provided
comparable knowledge and abilities, may be acceptable.Preferred
Qualifications: STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIALIST PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS(Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience) 1.
Master's or higher degree in Special Education, Counseling, Social
Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Higher Education Student Affairs,
or related field. 2. One or more years of disability-related
experience. 3. Demonstrated knowledge, training, or experience in
State and Federal laws related to Disability rights: Americans with
Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Section 508, ADAAA, Fair Housing Act, and their application to
higher education.Open Date: 02/18/2026Close Date: Open Until
Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial
transcripts are accepted for application purposes. Official
transcripts are required as a condition of employment. This is a
full time, 12 month position located on the Rock Springs
campus.Estimated Salary: $52,700 - $61,900FLSA: ExemptTo apply,
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