Job Details

Access Coordinator

Position Number: 7012109
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Disability Services

Access Coordinator

Requisition Number: 70660
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 29-Mar-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Disability Services (DS) encourages applications for an Access Coordinator! The DS team envisions a fully accessible, integrated, and universally designed campus community. This position works with other Disability Access Coordinators and departmental team members to ensure effective program and service delivery occurs in alignment with established processes and guidelines. This position provides direct service to faculty, students, and staff of the university, and requires a collaborative approach within the department, division, and entire university community.This position determines and grants appropriate academic accommodations, adjustments or auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities in the post-secondary setting, requires expertise in interpretation and application of disability law. This position supports students with disabling conditions by assisting in identifying campus resources, development of self-advocacy skills, development of appropriate academic strategies, and navigation of the diverse and complex campus community.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills, and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources, and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also offers comprehensive Health & Well-being services, providing medical care, mental health support and wellness programs to help students thrive physically and emotionally. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.
With over 1,100 staff members in the Division, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.
Disability Services is dedicated to providing students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in university programs, courses and activities through reasonable accommodations and services. Our office is here to support students, staff and faculty with accommodation requests, implementation, guidance and general information.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Determining AccommodationsCollaborates with students in building a network of available resources to enhance participation in the university community and larger community related to student needs. Determines appropriate program response and degree of advocacy needed to students, faculty, staff, or others in compliance with federal, state, and local legislation and case law, and university policies. Reviews documentation with regard to currency, completeness, and appropriateness in accordance with ADA, Sections 504 and 508, the ADAAA, Fair Housing Act and Disability Services documentation guidelines. Determines appropriateness of documentation submitted and whether requests for accommodations in the classroom and/or for examinations, including assistive technology and programmatic access, in the housing, dining and parking areas are supported by the documentation. Determine and communicate accommodations based on diagnostic information, current impact in the post-secondary setting, reasonableness of the request, standards of practice and student request, including breadth and depth of prescriptive intervention strategies based on diagnostic information. Reviews diagnostic test results, discusses requests based on those results, and works individually with students to formalize an accommodation plan.Guidance and ReferralAdvises students with respect to skills and issues in the following areas: rights and responsibilities with regard to academic accommodations including legal parameters of the ADA, Sections 504 and 508, the ADAAA, Fair Housing Act and Disability Services and university policies. Advises with consideration of academic requirements, self-advocacy, career issues specific to disabling conditions and needs, university rules/regulations/policies. Makes decisions including referral to ancillary resources, both on and off campus, as necessary. Determines when and how to provide written and verbal communications on behalf of students to be supportive within legal parameters and established departmental standards of practice. Provides information sessions, phone and/or email responses to prospective students and their parents regarding program philosophy, university requirements, expectations and support services available in the larger university community.Disability Services, University and Community ResourceProvides consultation services, in-service training and programming about disabilities to the university, local and state communities including definitions, perspectives, implications, applications of professional research, disability as diversity, state and federal laws, transition to and from post secondary. Provides cultural programming about issues related to disability and diversity. Provide leadership coordination for projects such as web maintenance, student leadership, mentoring, specialized workshops, assistive technology, diversity, departmental liaisons, student surveys, university proctoring, etc. Represents Disability Services as a participant on various university committees.Professional DevelopmentAttends and presents at professional conferences, workshops, lunch and learns, seminars, training sessions, and/or professional organizational meetings. Stays abreast of current research in the field by reviewing publications, journals, technical information, etc. Summarizes and synthesizes new information to exchange with colleagues either in a written or an oral manner. Anticipates future needs and trends of post-secondary disability issues.May assist in other areas of the office when needed, including supporting special projects, coverage of the front desk and assistance with proctoring exams. Periodic evenings and weekends may be necessary during certain times, such as final exams' week.

What You Should Know

This position works in a hybrid work modality, with 3 days a week required to be in person.
This position's anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $57,200 annually.
Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life division guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be dynamic. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree in special education, education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and ability to manage discord.
Ability to prioritize and problem solve.
An ability to work independently and in a team setting.
The ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Attention to detail.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 29, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Access-Coordinator/70660