Accessibility Specialist

Virginia AG; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks an Accessibility Specialist to support students with disabilities by coordinating accommodations and guiding academic planning.

You will work with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to assess needs, ensure access to programs, and promote an inclusive educational environment. The role involves ongoing guidance on resources, accommodations, and strategies to help students achieve their academic goals, with a commitment to a diverse and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal disability laws and statutes.
• Ability to advise students and provide high level customer service.
• Experience interpreting policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, coordinate accommodations, and guide students to promote success.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure access.
• Offer ongoing support and guidance on available resources and strategies.

Skills

Disability law knowledge

Student advising

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Counseling degree

Tools

Accommodate

Job description

Title: Accessibility Specialist

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $45,000-$50,500.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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 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 comprehensive support to students with disabilities by providing information, coordinating and implementing appropriate accommodations, and offering academic guidance to promote student success. This position works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to assess individual needs, facilitate access to academic programs and services, and ensure an inclusive and accessible educational environment. The Accessibility Specialist also provides ongoing support and guidance to students regarding available resources, accommodations, and strategies for achieving their academic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of academic requirements, career opportunities, qualifications, and college operations.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal disability laws and statutes.
• Working knowledge of the accommodation process and adaptive software and hardware used in providing accommodations.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students and provide a high level of customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and execute policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to establish positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Experience utilizing personal computers and a variety of current software programs, including Accommodate.

Additional Considerations

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