Coordinator of Accessibility and Associate Director of the Academic Center

November 7, 2024
Brooklyn Campus
Office of Student Success

St. Joseph’s University is a century-old, independent, coeducational institution, located in Brooklyn, Long Island, and online. The University offers more than 45 undergraduate majors, pre professional and certificate programs, and a variety of graduate degrees.  

The University is seeking someone to serve as Coordinator of Accessibility and Associate Director of the Academic Center. The Accessibility Coordinator is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating documentation and diagnostic information to determine reasonable accommodations for students with varying disabilities. The Coordinator will collaborate with faculty and staff to provide accommodations, improve accessibility, and promote an inclusive learning environment. The Academic Center part of this position includes overseeing the tutoring staff and ensuring tutors are available for all students. This position reports directly to the Executive Director for Student Success. It is an in-person, on-campus job, with hours ordinarily from 9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday, at our Clinton Hill, Brooklyn campus.  

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Interpreting, advising and enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for students with disabilities entering and admitted to St. Joseph’s University.
  • Determining student eligibility and identifying appropriate and reasonable academic, campus, and housing accommodations in accordance with federal law and industry standards.
  • Serving as a liaison and engaging in an interactive process with students with disabilities, faculty, and other campus entities to ensure implementation of reasonable accommodations.
  • Ensuring accurate and secure data management and use of reporting tools.
  • Maintaining up-to-date information on effective services and developing initiatives and programs to enhance existing services.
  • Providing direction, vision, coordination, and assessment of professional and peer tutoring services for all students who use the Academic Center.
  • Developing, scheduling and promoting academic support workshops, or other tutoring or workshop services for particular departmental or course-specific needs.
  • Coordinating the Enrichment Program (CEP) for students who upon admission require a more formal academic support framework.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with a range of members of the academic community (e.g., undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff).
  • Able to prioritize and work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and arbitrate situations when needed.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Some supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Experience in a student support/success role.
  • Experience working with students who need accommodations in a higher education setting.


Salary range:  $62,400 annually

Please apply with a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Associate Dean Joe Ross, [email protected]. Applications received by Friday, November 22, 2024, will be will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

It is the policy of St. Joseph's University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State or New York City Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school administered programs or policies.

The University also provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.

Your employment is contingent upon receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all U.S. employers complete and retain a current Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, verifying the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and recording the document information. You will be required to complete your portion of the document, with your documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work, no later than your third day of employment.