On-Site Accessibility Support Specialist (Higher Ed)

Virginia Peninsula Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking an Accessibility Support Specialist for a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Richmond Region. You will coordinate accessibility services for students, assist with accommodations, accessible technology, and support resources.

You will collaborate with faculty and staff to implement best practices, review documentation to determine support, guide students in using assistive tools, maintain records, and help ensure compliance with ADA and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accessibility principles and laws (ADA, Section 504).
• Experience with students or learners in education or support roles.
• Ability to support assistive technologies and LMS tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.
• Excellent organizational skills with confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion; training/outreach experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver accessibility services for students.
• Collaborate with faculty to implement accessibility best practices.
• Review documentation to determine appropriate support.
• Guide students in using assistive tools.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to training and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Accessibility principles

Disability services

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Assistive technologies

Record keeping

Collaboration across departments

Equity and inclusion

Training/outreach experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking an Accessibility Support Specialist for a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Richmond Region. You will coordinate accessibility services for students, assist with accommodations, accessible technology, and support resources.

You will collaborate with faculty and staff to implement best practices, review documentation to determine support, guide students in using assistive tools, maintain records, and help ensure compliance with ADA and