Disability Services Coordinator

Impact: Social

Coordinates and provides support services for students or clients with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational programs, facilities, and activities.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Always
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Low
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$60,000
Entry-level
$45,000
Senior
$80,000
Growth by 2033
10%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
Medium
Typical student debt
$30,000 - $50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Case Management
  • Accessibility Laws
  • Counseling

Soft skills

  • Empathy
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving

Technical complexity: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Senior Coordinator, Program Manager, Director of Student Services

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Low
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      4/10
      Meaning
      4/10
      Work-life balance
      3.5/10
      Prestige
      6.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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