Accommodations Assistant

Disability Services

Temporary/Part-time

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Implement accommodations and support services for students with disabilities

• Administer quizzes and exams both in person and remotely (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Process electronic book requests for students through Access Text, Bookshare, Epub, etc.
• Utilize spreadsheets for work flow and communication with other lab staff.
• Monitor and respond to multiple lab and DSS email accounts.
• Provide follow up on all student issues regardless of campus.
• Engage in effective communication with other accommodations assistants and DSS Coordinators.
• Demonstrate and assist students in use of adapted computer technology (e.g. Kurzweil, Livescribe pens).
• Monitor use of accommodations equipment and technology.
• Provide other accommodations as necessary to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain files and student records.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses based on scheduling needs .
• Other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED Computer literacy required (Microsoft Windows-based software).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and problem solve issues that may arise. Interest in continued learning and exposure to new learning innovations.
• Dedication to creating a positive, equitable, and inclusive experience for all students.

• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with assistive technology software is strongly preferred (JAWS, Kurzweil 3000, etc.).

Program Coordinator, Office of Disability Services

All Campuses

Part-Time

Maximum of 19 hours per week. Monday – Friday shifts available. The testing center is open 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM.

Calendar

No

$18.00

ASAP

1

07/26/2022

Yes

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. Please include information of three references within the application.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd