What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Accommodation Specialist - Hourly - Multiple Positions position at The City University of New York?
GENERAL DUTIES
This class of positions provides various services to disabled students. There are two assignment levels within this class. The following are typical tasks within this class of positions. Employees may perform other related duties for the purpose of providing support services to disabled students. Depending upon the needs of service, the duties of this position may require the use of one's own automobile in the performance of official duties; moreover, these duties may be performed on campus or at the student's home. Positions report to the College Director of Disabled Student Services, or equivalent. Upon application to the University Personnel Director, a college may utilize this title for persons who are to provide similar services to disabled employees.
Assignment Level I
Disability Accommodation Specialist
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in Queens which offers over 40 associate degrees, certificates and continuing education programs. Queensborough Community College is dedicated to academic excellence and rigor and to providing an affordable, high-quality education to pre-college, college, and lifelong learners. Our faculty and staff are committed to the holistic development of today’s students in a nurturing and diverse environment that prepares them to be successful in a dynamic workforce. The College affirms its open admissions policy and its strong support of critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, global awareness, civic responsibility, and cultural and artistic appreciation. Visit https://www.qcc.cuny.edu to learn more.
The Hourly Disability Accommodation Specialist will report to the Director of the Accessibility Services Department.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
Support the academic success of students with disabilities by coordinating and delivering appropriate educational accommodations, services, and inclusive learning environments, while fostering personal growth and self-advocacy. All efforts will align with federal regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325). The candidate will also promote and actively engage in cross-training initiatives and professional development opportunities to enhance awareness, collaboration, and service effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I:
CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience for the same period (e.g., two months of related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equates to one month of full-time related work experience). Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per weekwill NOT receive any credit.
Compensation
Level I:
Level II
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
How To Apply
Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
CLOSING DATE
July 28, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32171
Location: Queensborough CC
Job Type: Part-Time
This class of positions provides various services to disabled students. There are two assignment levels within this class. The following are typical tasks within this class of positions. Employees may perform other related duties for the purpose of providing support services to disabled students. Depending upon the needs of service, the duties of this position may require the use of one's own automobile in the performance of official duties; moreover, these duties may be performed on campus or at the student's home. Positions report to the College Director of Disabled Student Services, or equivalent. Upon application to the University Personnel Director, a college may utilize this title for persons who are to provide similar services to disabled employees.
Assignment Level I
- Serve as a test accommodations proctor at various examinations to ensure administrative coordination with the appropriate faculty member.
- Assists with the recording, note taking, and videotaping of classes, lectures, and other academic presentations, assisting faculty and staff as appropriate.
- Serve as reader, note-taker, or transcriber for disabled students; also serve as lab assistant as required.
- Visit student's home to ferry instructional materials between home and campus; insure hook-ups of special equipment at student's home.
- Provide technical support to participating faculty members so as to facilitate the delivery of services to disabled students.
- Maintain liaison with departments or other administrators overseeing tutors, and coordinate available college tutoring services so that the needs of the student may be fulfilled.
- Maintain financial need criteria on projects participants, making appropriate referrals to the applicable state-sponsoring agencies.
- Coordinate services available to students that deal with the anxiety, dysfunctional organizational patterns and the like.
- Conduct individual academic and programmatic needs assessments and evaluations for disabled students.
- Develop individual specialized educational plans to enable students to attain their full academic potential.
- Identify student disabilities, and then determine and provide those compensatory learning techniques that are appropriate to the student's needs.
- Serve as assistive technology specialist; provide the appropriate individualized assistive accommodations for disabled students.
- Coordinate the provision of remedial activities appropriate to the needs and capacities of the student.
- Provide assistance in course review and selection so as to encourage students to satisfy academic requirements of their program of study.
- Provide career development service and support with an acknowledgement of student disabilities so as to assist students in achieving career goals; provide disability-related advisement and accommodation planning for students; maintain liaison with medical professionals regarding the nature of student disabilities and appropriate accommodations.
Disability Accommodation Specialist
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in Queens which offers over 40 associate degrees, certificates and continuing education programs. Queensborough Community College is dedicated to academic excellence and rigor and to providing an affordable, high-quality education to pre-college, college, and lifelong learners. Our faculty and staff are committed to the holistic development of today’s students in a nurturing and diverse environment that prepares them to be successful in a dynamic workforce. The College affirms its open admissions policy and its strong support of critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, global awareness, civic responsibility, and cultural and artistic appreciation. Visit https://www.qcc.cuny.edu to learn more.
The Hourly Disability Accommodation Specialist will report to the Director of the Accessibility Services Department.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
Support the academic success of students with disabilities by coordinating and delivering appropriate educational accommodations, services, and inclusive learning environments, while fostering personal growth and self-advocacy. All efforts will align with federal regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325). The candidate will also promote and actively engage in cross-training initiatives and professional development opportunities to enhance awareness, collaboration, and service effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I:
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time work experience working with adult individuals with disabilities (e.g., assessing accommodation needs, coordinating or implementing accommodations, case management or individualized support planning) in a college disability services office, vocational rehab, or similar setting; or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of full-time work experience working with adult individuals with disabilities (e.g., assessing accommodation needs, coordinating or implementing accommodations, case management or individualized support planning) in a college disability services office, vocational rehab, or similar setting; or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of full-time work experience as described in “1” above; or
- A master’s degree in disabilities studies, educational psychology, educational or school counseling, special education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time work experience as described in “1” above; or
- A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time work experience as described in “1” above.
CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience for the same period (e.g., two months of related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equates to one month of full-time related work experience). Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per weekwill NOT receive any credit.
Compensation
Level I:
- New Hire: $24.51 per hour
Level II
- New Hire: $33.96 per hour
- This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
How To Apply
Only applications submitted through cuny.jobs will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
- Go to https://cuny.jobs/
- S earch for Job Opening ID number 32171
- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
- Cover Letter
- Resume
CLOSING DATE
July 28, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32171
Location: Queensborough CC
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary : $25 - $38