Accessibility & Assistive Tech Specialist

Virginia-Peninsula-Community-College; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton is seeking an Accessibility Support Specialist to administer ADA accommodations and coordinate assistive technology services for students with disabilities. You will train students, manage documentation, maintain databases, and collaborate with campus IT to install and maintain accessible tech.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills and prior experience in disability services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience with assistive support technologies.
• Experience using student information systems.
• Administrative office experience.
• Experience in office environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer accommodations under the ADA as a member of Accessibility and Student Services.
• Provide initial overview of procedures and services for students with disabilities.
• Review and manage files to ensure accuracy and availability of documentation for students with disabilities.
• Provide assistive technology services and train students, as needed.
• Provide case management and data entry for students during intake appointments and other related services.
• Operate, manage, and track inventory of assistive technology equipment.
• Work cooperatively with campus IT staff to coordinate installation and maintenance of computer-based assistive technology.
• Coordinate and train students to utilize ASL remote services and provide reporting of services.
• Proctor students registered with accessibility services for testing accommodations.
• Provide note-taking and other assistive technology educational or accommodation service-related software, to include performance tracking.
• Maintain student database and prepare statistical reports, as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate study skills, time management, stress management, and mental health workshops each semester.

Skills

Disability services

Assistive tech support

Student information system

Office administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton is seeking an Accessibility Support Specialist to administer ADA accommodations and coordinate assistive technology services for students with disabilities. You will train students, manage documentation, maintain databases, and collaborate with campus IT to install and maintain accessible tech.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills and prior experience in disability services.