Accessibility Specialist

Virginia-Community-College-System; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Disability policies

Disability laws

Accommodate software

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence

Computer proficiency

Diversity awareness

Educación

Counseling coursework

Herramientas

Accommodate

Descripción del empleo

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Accessibility Specialist

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29143-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 28300199

Agency

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Division

Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $47,500 - $50,500

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

As determined by the supervisor.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

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.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

As needed between campuses and to college events.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4833P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/29/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/15/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Certificate
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)