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Champion equity. Empower students. Shape an accessible future.

Brandeis University invites applications for an Accessibility Specialist to join our Student Accessibility Support (SAS) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring all studentsâ”including those with documented learning, perceptual, sensory, physical, and psychological disabilitiesâ”have meaningful access to the full Brandeis experience.

As part of SAS, you will partner with students, faculty, and staff to design and implement accommodations, foster inclusive learning environments, and advance accessibility across campus. This role is both student-facing and collaborativeâ”ideal for someone who is passionate about disability services, equity, and educational success.

The hiring range is $63,300 - $66,500.

To apply, please summit your cover letter and resume/CV.

What You Will Do

• Support Students (45%)
  • Meet individually with students to review documentation, determine appropriate accommodations, and provide ongoing support.
  • Guide students through academic and non-academic accommodations, and connect them with university and community resources.
  • Partner with Community Living, the Health Center, and the Counseling Center to coordinate holistic support.

• Collaborate & Implement (20%)
  • Work closely with faculty and staff to ensure accommodations are effectively integrated into the classroom and university life.
  • Maintain timely, accurate records in the student case database.

• Accessibility Services & Technology (25%)
  • Assist with non-academic accommodations such as exam arrangements, housing, transportation, interpreters, CART services, notetakers, and alt-text/Braille materials.
  • Recommend and support adaptive and assistive technologies to improve student access.

• Educate & Advocate (10%)
  • Provide training and consultation to faculty, staff, and student leaders on disability issues, accessibility standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to building a culture of inclusion and accessibility across campus.

What Weâ™re Looking For

• Education: Masterâ™s degree in social work, education, counseling, higher education administration, or related field.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. and Massachusetts disability laws and compliance standards (ADA, Section 504, WCAG).
• Experience: 1â“3 years working with youth or adults with disabilities (educational setting preferred).
• Skills: Excellent communication, case management, and collaboration skills; ability to support diverse student needs with professionalism and empathy.
• Preferred: Training or experience with assistive technology and alt-format material production, including Braille.

Why Brandeis?

Brandeis University is deeply committed to academic excellence and social justice. As part of the SAS team, you will advance meaningful University access and affirm the dignity to students with disabilities through accommodations and supports. This is more than a jobâ”it is a chance to make higher education more accessible and empowering.

Join us in creating an environment where every student belongs. Apply today to become an Accessibility Specialist at Brandeis University.

This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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