Special Information

• The senior level position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• The intermediate level position is a remote position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at a location other than an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. The incumbent may occasionally work in a shared site, but primarily will work elsewhere.

About the Department/College

Disability Resources (DR) leads collaborations with students, faculty, staff, and the campus community to cultivate a universally designed environment, and facilitates the removal of existing barriers for the full inclusion of people with disabilities.

We ensure access through design, services and accommodations at no cost to all Northern Arizona University students and employees with disabilities.

About the Position

Accessibility Analyst, Intermediate

The Accessibility Analyst Intermediate position will help to implement accessibility programs for students or staff in order to provide equitable participation in programs (academic, co-curricular or employment), activities, benefits or services offered by the university. This position will help students and staff to access nondiscrimination and supportive accessible practices, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. A large part of this position is consultation and collaborating with individuals regarding services offered.  This position will report to the Manager of Affirmative Action in the Disability Resources department.

Compliance and Assessment – 80%

• Applies qualitative interviewing techniques to gather appropriate and relevant information about disability-related functional limitations, barriers, and access needs.
• Assists with interactive intake process with students making accommodation requests.
• Evaluates documentation of disability, when necessary, to determine eligibility.
• Synthesizes information gathered from the individualized process to determine disability status and establish individualized, reasonable accommodation plans.
• Reviews functional limitations in light of course and program standards, academic standards, and technical standards to determine if requested accommodations are necessary, reasonable and appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Collaboration & Support – 10%

• Collaborates with faculty in the interactive process to ensure appropriate implementation of approved accommodations.
• Engages with faculty in the interactive process to address concerns regarding student accommodations.
• Engages with faculty in the interactive process to establish appropriate course specific accommodation plans for complex accommodation needs.
• Collaborates with accessibility analyst staff and department leadership on complex cases.

Consulting - 5%

• Provides consultation in promoting access and equity for persons with disabilities.

Other – 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Accessibility Analyst, Senior

The Accessibility Analyst, Senior works with students across a variety of documented disabilities to determine reasonable adjustments and services in academic, housing and other environments. This position will ensure institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable laws. Will be responsible for assessing accommodations within the context of each program’s technical standards, curriculum, and clinical experiences. Including, engaging with students throughout the interactive eligibility process, identifying barriers, evaluating functional limitations, reviewing documentation, determining necessary accommodations, assisting faculty in implementing accommodations, providing on-going support to students with complicated accommodation needs, assisting students with technology-related needs, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and external agencies.

Compliance and Assessment - 85%

• Applies qualitative interviewing techniques to gather appropriate and relevant information about disability-related functional limitations, barriers, and access needs.
• Conducts an interactive intake process with students making accommodation requests.
• Evaluates documentation of disability, when necessary, to determine eligibility.
• Synthesizes information gathered from the individualized process to determine disability status and establish individualized, reasonable accommodation plans.
• Reviews functional limitations in light of course and program standards, academic standards, and technical standards to determine if requested accommodations are necessary, reasonable and appropriate.
• Ensures equal access for students with disabilities to all aspects of campus life (programs, services and activities) as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Works with students, staff, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with the ADA and Section 504.
• Collaborates with faculty in the interactive process to ensure appropriate implementation of approved accommodations.
• Engages with faculty in the interactive process to address concerns regarding student accommodations.
• Engages with faculty in the interactive process to establish appropriate course specific accommodation plans for complex accommodation needs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Collaborates with accessibility analyst staff and department leadership on complex cases.

Process Improvement - 5%

• Gathers, analyzes, and models various scenarios related to university accessibility to make recommendations or decisions to management and key stakeholders to improve the processes of the university.

Consulting - 5%

• Provides leadership and consultation in promoting access and equity for persons with disabilities.
• Develops and presents training materials on complex disability and access information to campus partners.

Other -5%

• Other duties as assigned.
• May provide front desk support as backup.
• May be required to attend in-person events and assist with setup or take down.

Minimum Qualifications

Accessibility Analyst, Intermediate

• Requires a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special education or related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience.

Accessibility Analyst, Senior

• Requires a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special education or related field
• 3 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Accessibility Analyst, Intermediate

• PhD. in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special education or related field.
• 2 years of experience in Disability Resources.

Accessibility Analyst, Senior

• PhD. in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special education or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in EEO/Affirmative Action.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Accessibility Analyst, Intermediate

Knowledge

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding accessibility.
• Knowledge of industry trends regarding equitable student access in postsecondary education.
• Intermediate knowledge of accessibility tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts.
• Intermediate knowledge of typical techniques and methods of assessing disability and functional limitations.
• Intermediate knowledge of various disabilities, disability culture, disability justice models, and ableism.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Full proficiency in reviewing typical assessments of disability.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Skill with addressing sensitive topics
• Strong negotiation skills

Abilities

• Analyzes complex situations and anticipates issues.
• Demonstrates robust problem solving, organizational, time management, and analytical capabilities.
• Balances competing priorities
• Possesses excellent stress management strategies to navigate competing priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• Encourages a diverse, inclusive environment by fostering safe and supportive interactions

Accessibility Analyst, Senior

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding accessibility.
• Knowledge of industry trends regarding equitable student access in postsecondary education.
• Advanced knowledge of accessibility tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of typical techniques and methods of assessing disability and functional limitations.
• Advanced knowledge of various disabilities, disability culture, disability justice models, and ableism.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Full proficiency in reviewing typical assessments of disability.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Skill with addressing sensitive topics.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Abilities

• Analyzes complex situations and anticipates issues.
• Demonstrates robust problem solving, organizational, time management, and analytical capabilities.
• Balances competing priorities.
• Possesses excellent stress management strategies to navigate competing priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Encourages a diverse, inclusive environment by fostering safe and supportive interactions.

Compensation

Accessibility Analyst, Intermediate

• Salary range begins at $58,882. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Accessibility Analyst, Senior

• Salary range begins at $67,714. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.