Specialist III, Nursing Accommodations (Part Time)

Accommodations Specialist

The Accommodations Specialist provides support to the Nursing Program Director by assisting with multiple aspects of academic accommodations, including tracking types and numbers by cohort, managing communications, arranging for implementation, assessing use and outcomes, and generating reports for QI purposes. The purpose of this role is to maintain compliance and quality of accommodation implementation. This role also ensures equal access to educational opportunities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and institutional policies.

Tracking support:

Provide the Director with timely and accurate notice of accommodations that are active for each cohort.

Communication support:

Serve as communication liaison between Student Affairs, Accessibility & Disability Services staff, students, instructors, and the Director. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information and academic content. Communicate effectively with all parties.

Implementation support:

Arrange for the implementation of accommodations in multiple settings, including testing and classroom activities, with attention to timeliness and precision. Adhere to institutional policies and procedures related to academic integrity and ADA compliance.

Assessment support:

Follow-up on use and quality of accommodation implementation, generate compilations of aggregated and de-identified data for quality improvement.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent writing and typing abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Dependable, patient, and detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies or accommodations in academic settings.
• Knowledge of ADA regulations and inclusive practices.
• Flexible hours based on student needs and exam schedules.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.