Accessibility Support Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking an Accessibility Support Specialist to administer accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, provide an initial overview of services, and review documentation for students with disabilities. You will coordinate and train students to utilize assistive technology and collaborate with campus IT staff.

The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, plus experience with student information systems and

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer accommodations under the ADA and provide initial overview of services.
• Review and manage files to ensure accuracy and availability of documentation for students with disabilities.
• Provide assistive technology services and train students.
• Plan and coordinate study skills, time management, stress management, and mental health workshops each semester.

Skills

MS Office

Oral and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Assistive technology knowledge

Tools

Student Information System

Assistive Technology Software

Job description

Title: Accessibility Support Specialist

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $48,000 - $55,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Administer accommodations provided under the American with Disabilities Act as a member of Accessibility and Student Services. Provide an initial overview of procedures and available services for students with disabilities. Review and manage files to ensure accuracy and availability of documentation for students with disabilities. Provide assistive technology services and train students, as needed. Provide case management and data entry for students during intake appointments and other related services. Operate, manage, and track inventory of assistive technology equipment. Work cooperatively with campus IT staff to coordinate installation and maintenance of computer-based assistive technology. Coordinate and train students to utilize ASL remote services and provide reporting of services. Proctor students registered with accessibility services for testing accommodations. Provide note-taking and other assistive technology educational or accommodation service-related software, to include performance tracking. Maintain student database and prepare statistical reports, as necessary. Plan and coordinate study skills, time management, stress management, and mental health workshops each semester.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• 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

• Extensive knowledge of working with students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 & 508 of Rehabilitation Act and its implications for the college student populations.
• Proven knowledge of providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various assistive technology tools.
• General knowledge of academic programs of study.
• Expanded knowledge of FERPA.
• Knowledgeable of accessibility standards and best practices including Web Accessibility Guidelines.

Skills

• Highly skilled in the operation of standard office equipment, computers/laptops, related software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels of the College and community.
• Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to

• Assess and make appropriate referrals as necessary to students who present in crises.
• Utilize, and train students and faculty with assistive technology.
• Demonstrate comfort working with students with apparent and non-apparent disabilities.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in working with students with disabilities.
• Work independently or in a team environment.
• Work at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a community college setting.
• Experience working with students requiring accommodations in an educational and academic setting.