Access Advisor

Job Description:

Berklee is seeking an Access Advisor to join our Accessibility Resources for Students (ARS) team. This role is all about empowering students with disabilities to thrive in every aspect of Berklee’s dynamic learning environment. By removing barriers and fostering inclusion, the Access Advisor helps ensure every student can fully participate in the rich creative opportunities Berklee offers.

At Berklee, creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to educate, train, and develop students to excel as music professionals, leaders, and global citizens. In this role, the Access Advisor directly contributes to that mission by supporting students as they discover their full potential and pursue their creative dreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Access and Accommodations
  • Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to implement academic, housing, and dietary accommodations
  • Evaluate medical/psychological documentation to determine appropriate supports
  • Facilitate an interactive accommodation process that empowers students to self-advocate
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records in the Accessibility Information Management (AIM) system
  • Stay current on best practices through ongoing professional development

• Student Development and Support
  • Partner with student success advisors to provide holistic support
  • Coordinate resources such as assistive technology, alternative formats, housing accommodations, and testing services
  • Recruit, train, and supervise student employees
  • Help students navigate Berklee and ARS procedures with clarity and empathy

• Community Development and Education
  • Advise students, families, faculty, and staff on disability-related accommodations and resources
  • Serve as a liaison on Berklee committees to advance equity and inclusion
  • Contribute to accessibility training, awareness campaigns, and campus-wide programming
  • Assist in maintaining ARS websites, marketing, and social media outreach

Who We’re Looking For

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1–2 years of professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities
  • Knowledge of disability models and inclusive educational design in higher education
  • Strong communication skills with diverse populations
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Preferred
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience in arts education environments
  • Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, Fair Housing Act, and related regulations
  • Experience supporting visually impaired students and students on the autism spectrum

Why Berklee?

• A creative, mission-driven community that values equity, inclusion, and universal design
• A culture that balances innovation with work-life balance
• Opportunities to collaborate with artists, educators, and students from around the world
• Comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans, professional development, and generous time off

Hiring Range: $60,000 to $71,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.
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This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate