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Accessibility Associate

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

May 27, 2026

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Disability Support Services ( DSS) is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and participation for all students at GW. DSS works to foster an environment that is inclusive and equitable by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. Reporting to the Senior Accessibility Associate, the Accessibility Associate will be responsible for the following: Coordinate accommodated academic exam administration for individual students with approved exam accommodations. Facilitate the administration and completion of the exams and ensure that disability-related accommodations have been met. Assist with all aspects of exam administration, including checking in students, ensuring that the integrity of the exam is properly maintained, printing exams, reformatting exams for accessibility as required, and monitoring time allotted for exam completion. Facilitate maintenance of testing center scheduling, including communication with faculty and academic partners (e.g., registrar) as required. Serve as a resource for student proctors and staff on the best practices for administering exams and ensuring exam integrity. Serve as primary staff presence at the front desk of DSS, addressing higher-level walk-in concerns, particularly as related to test administration. Demonstrate effective problem-solving techniques as issues arise before, during, and after exam administration. Work with the other DSS staff in the larger mission of collaborating with and educating University faculty, deans, administrators, families, and students about disability and learning support systems at GW The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) required; knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 preferred Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and direct experience navigating higher-education platforms, such as Banner (Registrar system) and the AIM (Accessible Information Management) database, is desired. Creative problem-solving skills Ability to take initiative, multitask, and work well under pressure. Ability to develop sensitive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents/guardians (where appropriate). Honest, with the highest personal and professional integrity. Flexible and open-minded, yet able to stand one's ground when necessary. Outgoing and collaborative style that fosters cooperation and involvement. Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential data and information is preferred.
Hiring Range	$20.13 - $33.23
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Diversity and Inclusion
Family	Diversity and Inclusion
Sub-Family	Disability Services
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. during final exams)
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:	No
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S014205
Job Open Date:	05/26/2026
Job Close Date:	06/09/2026
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.