The Access Coordinator is the first point of contact for students requesting academic accommodations at UTC. This role evaluates documentation under AHEAD and ADA-AA (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008) guidelines, recommends reasonable accommodations, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to ensure equal access. The position also manages confidential student data, provides training, and connects students to mental health and academic resources.

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.

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The Access Coordinator is the first point of contact for students requesting academic accommodations at UTC

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• An understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended and the AHEAD documentation guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with college-aged people with disabilities in a higher education setting

Work Location:

University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus

This is a fully on-site position

Compensation and Benefits:

UT Market Range: MR07

Anticipated hiring range: $47,250

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Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the student accommodation request process by evaluating documentation from licensed or credentialed professionals, conducting interactive interviews, collaborating with faculty, and determining appropriate reasonable accommodations
• Maintains timely and accurate accounts of all student interactions
• Engage in, build, and sustain collaborative relationships with campus partners to enhance student experiences
• Continuously evaluate and integrate best practices to strengthen the interactive process and accommodation determinations
• Actively support team-led outreach and educational initiatives across campus

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Working knowledge of requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Ability to engage students in the interactive process to assess needs and identify appropriate accommodations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to facilitate constructive dialogue between faculty and students
• Knowledge of the AHEAD Documentation Guidelines
• Good organizational skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact professionally with campus partners

Review of applications will begin 12/29/25 from posting and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.