Accessibility Services Specialist (Qatarization)

Duties & Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Manage a caseload of registered students through advising and counseling, which includes developing organizational and study skills, advocacy, family communication, record-keeping, and necessary referrals for academic success.
• Evaluate documentation to determine suitable and reasonable accommodations; conduct intake meetings, and facilitate the coordination of accommodations among faculty, students, and the Business Unit, including assistance with Testing Center requirements and assistive technology needs.
• Address accessibility concerns for incoming and newly admitted students by implementing possible interventions.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, verification, documentation, and authorization of academic accommodations.
• Aid in the preparation and distribution of accommodation notices, informing students and faculty about approved accommodations.
• Facilitate access to support services, which include test accommodations, note-takers, tutors, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, test proctoring, and related services for students with special needs.
• Conduct intake assessments, and verify and evaluate students’ medical or neuropsychological disability documentation.
• Create accommodation letters that outline the approved accommodations for students related to their courses.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure the implementation of academic and testing accommodations for students with special needs.
• Consult with faculty regarding individual student cases and provide professional development aimed at enhancing support for students with documented special needs to promote their success.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Language:

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

Other Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and dependability.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Teamwork and collaborative working skills.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Technical competencies in student success, the student life cycle, service design and implementation, and process design and efficiency are essential.