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Title: Academic Accommodation & Accessibility Fellow

Position Type: Temporary

Days Per Week: Monday-Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Curriculum and Assessment

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Office of Academic Accommodations and Accessibility (AAA) is pleased to announce a Fellowship opportunity beginning July 13, 2026. The AAA Fellow collaborates with members of the AAA team and other staff within the Koenigsberger Learning Center (KLC) to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations and support services as required by law.

The Fellow serves a diverse student population, including undergraduate and graduate students, students in special programs, and students who need temporary accommodations. This position provides meaningful experience in disability services, case management, student advocacy, and accommodation implementation within a higher education setting. In addition, the Fellow engages in strengths-based coaching to support students in developing self-advocacy skills, executive functioning strategies, academic planning, and effective communication with faculty.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.


Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Qualified candidates must have completed their graduate degree in a related field such as special education, social work, psychology, college student personnel/development, counseling, or higher education administration, OR be in the final semester of their related graduate degree program. Demonstrated experience in/with first-year programs, program assessment, and diversity education is preferred. Candidates must be able to commit to the full 10-month appointment to begin July 13, 2026 (the first month will be dedicated to training).

Preferred Education and Experience

New/entry level professionals are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have an interest in access and accommodations and possess outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal). Must be able to effectively multi-task. Must possess high attention to detail and have a strong customer service orientation.

Job Duties

• Accommodation Determination and Case Management:
  • Evaluate and/or assist with the evaluation of diagnostic disability documentation.
  • Coordinate, approve, and/or provide accommodations based on functional limitations for current undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.
  • Engage in an interactive process with students and other stakeholders to determine institutional barriers and functional limitations caused by the disability in relation to the requested accommodation.
  • Coordinate timely implementation of approved accommodations.
  • Opportunity to engage in non-academic accommodations processes, committees, etc.
  • Consult with and/or advocate alongside students with faculty, staff, and administrators as necessary to ensure appropriate accommodations are made available and to ensure access to all institutional programs and services.
  • Stay apprised of national, state, and local disability legislation and issues, assisting students in understanding legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Assist with the administration and proctoring of accommodated exams.
• Student Success Coaching:
  • Provide success coaching for a caseload of identified and referred students, and students who request success coaching.
  • Meet in one-on-one and group settings to help support students in exploring strategies for time management, organizational skills, and effective studying.
  • Identify challenges and barriers to academic success, help students devise and implement learning plans, and meet regularly with students to ensure follow-through.
  • Collaborate with staff in the Koenigsberger Learning Center (KLC) to plan programming throughout the academic year within the KLC, within Residential Neighborhoods, and with other campus partners.
  • Commit to values that enhance inclusivity and diversity within advising, coaching, programming and the administration of services within KLC and across campus.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a paid 10-month fellowship of $19,500. Full compensation package includes:
• On-Campus Housing provided/required in Mill Point Apartments (shared fully furnished university suite-style apartment with individual bedroom and bathroom. Utilities, internet, washer/dryer, TV streaming and parking included.)
• Access to Elon Campus Recreation Center, athletic and cultural events, and campus speakers
• Please note: Health insurance benefits are not included.

To learn more about Office of Academic Accommodations & Accessibility, Learning Assistance, and Koenigsberger Learning Center, please visit our website at
https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/koenigsberger-learning-center/.


To learn more about the KLC and its respective offices, please visit our website at https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/koenigsberger-learning-center/.

To apply, visit www.elon.edu/employment. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and list of three references at the end of the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.