ADA Specialist
Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee

Posted in Education and Training


Job Info


The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specialist works with the Director of the Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) to coordinate academic accommodations for students with disabilities across all five schools at Meharry Medical College (MMC). This role involves managing, planning, and evaluating reasonable academic accommodations and advocating for disability-related student services and resources. The ADA Specialist will educate faculty, staff, and administrators on ADA policies and best practices to foster an inclusive educational environment. The ADA Specialist must be agile, forward-thinking, innovative, and detail-oriented to develop and advance this unit.

Daily Operations

  • Accommodation Coordination: Manage diverse academic accommodation requests for students with disabilities. Work with students, faculty, and staff to ensure timely and proper implementation. Maintain accurate and confidential records. Analyze data to identify trends and facilitate organizational change. Produce detailed reports when necessary.
  • Compliance and Evaluation: Work with CASA Director and General Counsel to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of accommodations and services, ensuring compliance with the ADA and institutional policies. Partner with faculty and staff to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Advocacy and Support: Act as an intermediary and advocate for students with disabilities, addressing their needs and ensuring they receive the necessary academic resources. Oversee inclusive communication efforts and create a student accessibility advocacy group. Collaborate with local and national schools and programs to build community support. Attend and present at accessibility conferences. Find and apply to accessibility-related grants.
  • Education and Training: Educate faculty, staff, and administrators on ADA policies, legal requirements, and best practices to promote an inclusive environment. Facilitate events and programs related to student accessibility.
  • Policy Development: Expand and revise institutional policies related to disability services and accommodations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills
  • Understand and empathize with health professional students with disabilities
  • Knowledge of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other relevant disability laws
  • Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures related to accessibility and academic accommodations
  • Awareness of assistive technologies and auxiliary aids
  • Plan, direct, and manage work in a fast-paced environment
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to facilitate workshops and presentations
  • Highly organized and able to establish priorities, set goals, and implement data-driven change
  • Able to work and think independently
  • Knowledge of media and marketing techniques
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and database management
  • Ability to operate a personal computer, audio-visual equipment, and other office equipment

Required Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in higher education administration, education, counseling, or human resources preferred
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar or related position within a higher education, medical, or health-related setting
  • Prior experience with student accessibility is required
  • ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) is preferred but not required



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