Accessibility Services Specialist

Virginia Community Colleges; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Community College seeks an Accessibility Specialist to support students with disabilities by providing direct assistance, managing accommodations, and supporting assistive technology use.

You will maintain the Accommodate system, coordinate accessible materials, and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to ensure approved accommodations are accessible and effective in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and resources to assist students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local disability laws and regs.
• Understanding of the accommodation process and assistive tech.
• Ability to interpret policies and advise on accommodations.
• Strong customer service and professional communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with various computer applications, including Accommodate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student assistance and administrative support for accessibility services.
• Maintain the Accommodate system and assistive technology support.
• Help students obtain instructional materials in alternative formats.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to enable approved accommodations.
• Support accessibility resources and accommodations processes.

Skills

Disability policies

Disability laws

Accommodate software

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence

Computer proficiency

Diversity awareness

Education

Counseling coursework

Tools

Accommodate

Job description

Reynolds Community College seeks an Accessibility Specialist to support students with disabilities by providing direct assistance, managing accommodations, and supporting assistive technology use.

You will maintain the Accommodate system, coordinate accessible materials, and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to ensure approved accommodations are accessible and effective in a diverse learning environment.