Access Specialist
- Employer
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Counseling, Disabled Student Services, Other Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Access Specialist will assist the Office of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity to facilitate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access and promote success at Virginia Commonwealth University. The Access Specialist works with individual students to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations and provides appropriate follow-up and disability-related supports. They serve as the campus resource specialist in the development of accommodations and academic adjustments for this population, providing ongoing consultation and problem-solving assistance to faculty and staff.
This is a 2-year contracted position. Renewal of this contract will be contingent upon funding at the time of the contract’s termination.
Position Description:
Student Support
Review medical, psychological, educational, and other appropriate documentation to determine students’ eligibility for accommodations.
Conduct initial intake interviews with students to identify barriers to full participation in the curricular and co-curricular environments.
Provide coaching and support to foster independence, self-advocacy, and appropriate college-level skills.
Provide guidance for students on how to initiate and maintain services (e.g., completing intake forms, requesting accommodations, scheduling with the Testing Access Center, communicating with faculty, etc.).
Serves as a resource for faculty, staff, and advisors on all matters related to student accessibility.
Maintain comprehensive records of accommodation process and interaction with students, faculty and staff.
Input meeting notes and communications into database system.
Office Support
Assists with creating and maintaining the program records, publications, and website information; including developing and maintaining such items as forms, letters, and brochures
Assists with Student Access Office workshops and conferences presented to faculty, students, and other professionals.
Occasional assistance with the Testing Access Center, as needed (proctoring, final exam support, reading and scribing for exams, etc.)
Serves on the various VCU committees
Assist in the development and implementation of programs
Performs other duties as assigned by Director
Represent the SAEO office at various campus events (occasionally during evening or weekend hours)
Minimum hiring standards:
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social work, Higher Education Administration or related field.
• 2+ years direct experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting
• Working knowledge and/or field experience interpreting and applying the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Experience reading and interpreting psychological, psychiatric, medical, and educational documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so at VCU.
Preferred hiring standards:
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social work Higher Education Administration or related field.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a higher ed setting.
• Familiarity with educational and assistive technologies related to accessibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Salary Range: 44,000 - 45,500
Position Details:
Department: Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100%
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
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