Accessibility Specialist

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Disability services policies

Regulations knowledge

Accommodations process guidance

Customer service excellence

Effective communication

Independent work

Proficiency with Accommodate

Education

Accredited degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Title: Accessibility Specialist

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $47,500 - $50,500

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Accessibility Specialist provides direct student assistance, technical support, and administrative services to support students with disabilities at Reynolds Community College. The position assists students with accessibility resources and accommodation-related services, maintains the Accommodate system, supports the use of assistive technology, and assists students in obtaining instructional materials in alternative formats.

The position works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate access to approved accommodations and promote an accessible and supportive learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of policies, procedures, student support services, and resources available to assist students with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing disability services and accommodations.
• Working knowledge of the accommodation process, including adaptive software and hardware used to support students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students regarding accommodation processes and available support services.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service by responding to the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a professional, courteous, timely, and supportive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Proficiency in using computers and a variety of software applications, including Accommodate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in counseling or a related field.
• Current or recent experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities.