Accessibility & Assistive Technology Specialist

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

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks an Accessibility Support Specialist to administer accommodations under the ADA, provide initial service overviews, and manage student documentation for disabilities. You will train students in assistive technologies and coordinate with IT for accessibility tools across campus.

The role requires strong knowledge of ADA/504/508, accessibility standards, and experience with student information systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities.
• Previous work-related experience with assistive support technologies.
• Considerable experience using student information system.
• Work related administrative experience.
• Previous work in an office environment.
• Knowledge of ADA 504 & 508 and implications for students.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices including Web Accessibility Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administer accommodations under ADA as part of Accessibility and Student Services.
• Provide initial overview of procedures and services for students with disabilities.
• Review and manage files for accuracy and accessibility of documentation.
• Provide assistive technology services and train students as needed.
• Coordinate intake data entry and case management.
• Operate and track inventory of assistive technology equipment.
• Coordinate with campus IT for installation/maintenance of assistive tech.
• Train students and faculty to use ASL remote services and report services.

Skills

Experience with students with disABILi

Assistive support technologies

Student information system usage

Administrative experience

Office environment experience

ADA 504 & 508 knowledge

Accessibility standards knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Assistive technology tools

Student information system tools

Job description

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks an Accessibility Support Specialist to administer accommodations under the ADA, provide initial service overviews, and manage student documentation for disabilities. You will train students in assistive technologies and coordinate with IT for accessibility tools across campus.

The role requires strong knowledge of ADA/504/508, accessibility standards, and experience with student information systems.