Access Advisor

Job Description:

Berklee empowers artists to create, grow, and shape the future of music and the performing arts. The Access Advisor plays a critical role in making that future accessible—ensuring that all Berklee students, regardless of disability, can fully participate and thrive in their education.

As part of the Accessibility Resources for Students (ARS) team, the Access Advisor works directly with a diverse, global student population to coordinate accommodations and remove barriers in academic, residential, and co-curricular spaces. This highly student-centered role is grounded in equity, inclusion, and partnership.

The ARS team leads with the belief that all students can learn and achieve at a high level—and that disability is a valued aspect of diversity. Through collaboration, creative problem-solving, and advocacy, the Access Advisor helps shape a campus where inclusion is not just a value but a daily practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the accommodation process through individualized meetings with students and review of supporting documentation
• Advise students, faculty, and staff on access, accommodations, and inclusive practices
• Coordinate support services such as alternative formats, assistive technology, testing accommodations, housing, and dietary needs
• Collaborate with Student Success Advisors and departments across Berklee’s campuses (Boston, NYC, Valencia)
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in the Accessibility Information Management (AIM) system
• Support training, outreach, and educational programming to promote accessibility
• Participate in institutional committees and assist with ARS marketing and communications

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1–2 years of professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities
• Understanding of disability as a dimension of diversity
• Knowledge of accommodations and inclusive design in higher education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Some nights, weekends, and holidays required.  Occasional business travel.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in arts or creative education environments
• Familiarity with Section 504, ADA (as amended), and Fair Housing Act
• Experience supporting students with visual impairments and/or on the autism spectrum

This position is part of a career ladder that recognizes growing expertise and student-centered excellence. Based on experience, candidates may be hired as an Advisor, Senior Advisor, or Assistant Director.

What Berklee Offers

At Berklee, we work with purpose. You’ll be part of a creative, mission-driven community that values innovation, collaboration, and balance. Employees enjoy:

• Flexible hybrid work options
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Access to campus events, concerts, and artistic programming
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Whether you're supporting musicians, dancers, educators, or entrepreneurs, your work will help students unlock their full creative potential in a globally recognized, artistically vibrant environment.  Apply Now.

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 in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*