Accessibility & Accommodations Specialist

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks an Accessibility Specialist to support students with disabilities, provide accommodations, and manage assistive technology resources. The role involves ensuring access to instructional materials in alternative formats and guiding accommodation processes.

The position requires knowledge of disability laws, strong customer service, and the ability to work with diverse campus stakeholders to promote an accessible learning environment.

Competenze

• Knowledge of policies, procedures and resources to assist students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local disability laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the accommodation process and assistive tech used for disabilities.
• Ability to interpret policies and advise students on accommodations.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals.
• Ability to work independently and build relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• Proficiency in using Accommodate software.

Mansioni

• Provide direct student assistance and accommodation-related services.
• Maintain the Accommodate system and support assistive technology use.
• Assist students in obtaining instructional materials in alternative formats.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate access to approved accommodations.

Conoscenze

Disability services policies

Regulations knowledge

Accommodations process guidance

Customer service excellence

Effective communication

Independent work

Proficiency with Accommodate

Formazione

Accredited degree in counseling or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks an Accessibility Specialist to support students with disabilities, provide accommodations, and manage assistive technology resources. The role involves ensuring access to instructional materials in alternative formats and guiding accommodation processes.

The position requires knowledge of disability laws, strong customer service, and the ability to work with diverse campus stakeholders to promote an accessible learning environment.