Administration & Human Resources
Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator College Aide
$17.50 to $21.90 an hour
Posted until October 12, 2026 · posted September 25, 2026
Requirements
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What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
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Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.
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The work
What the job is.
Under the direct supervision of the EEO Office’s Office Manager, with some discretion for independent decision making, assist the EEO Office with the processing of reasonable accommodations requests submitted by employees and applicants for employment, which includes, but is not limited to; receive, log, track the processing of RA requests by maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using relevant spreadsheets and databases; participate in the processing of RA requests by engaging in the cooperative dialogue with relevant parties across divisions and units; assist with training employees on RA request policies and procedures; and complete any related or assigned administrative work.
Skills they'd like
Strong organizational and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and case management databases.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging in cooperative dialogue with employees and supervisors.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
All the skills they list
Experience working in government or public-sector HR.
Experience in handling reasonable accommodation requests, HR compliance issues, and/or related administrative functions.
Knowledge of ADA, Title VII, the NYC Human Rights Law, and EEOC regulations.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically. Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID number 794601. All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number 794601.
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If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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