University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.

With more than 600 staff and over 7,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences with incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

The Student Counselling and Accessibility Services Department invites applications for the position of Accessibility Services Specialist.

Your Commitment

Reporting to the Head, Accessibility Services, the successful candidate will assess needs for students with special abilities; determine and provide appropriate services, materials and accommodations.

Duties & Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain a coaching caseload of registered students by advising and counseling, including organization/study skills, advocacy, family contact, record-keeping, and referrals needed for academic success.
• Review documentation for the purposes of determining appropriate, reasonable accommodations; conduct intake meetings, assist in coordinating accommodations between the faculty, student, and the Business Unit including helping with the Testing Center and assistive technology demands.
• Support incoming and newly admitted students’ accessibility concerns through interventions as possible.
• Coordinate and assist with the collection, analysis, verification, documentation, and authorization of academic accommodations.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of accommodation notices, advising students and faculty of approved accommodation.
• Facilitate access to support services, including test accommodations, note-takers, tutors, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, test proctoring, and related services for students with special abilities.
• Conduct intake, verify and assess students' medical or neuropsychological documentation of disability.
• Generate accommodation letters documenting students' approved course related accommodations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to implement academic and testing accommodations for students with special abilities.
• Consult with faculty on individual student cases and provide professional development regarding supporting students with documented special abilities in order to enhance student success.

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience is required

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic language is required

Other Required Skills

Attention to Detail, Reliability and Dependability, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Collaborative Working, Service Excellence with Technical Competencies in Student Success, Student Life Cycle, Service Design and Implementation and Process Design and Efficiency are required.