Overview

The Accessibility Specialist will provide accessibility support services to the campus community.

 

Schedule: 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Education, Computer Science, Information Systems, Instructional Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required
• Accessibility Certifications through organizations such as IAAP (International Association on Accessibility Professionals). Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience working with students with disabilities. Required
• One (1) year experience using assistive technologies, preferably in an educational environment, for accessibility evaluations. Required
• One (1) year experience providing solutions to technology access issues for a broad array of disability populations, preferably in higher education environment. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge and application of accessibility concepts and universal design principles, per W3C, Section 508 requirements and other relevant accessibility standards. Required
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability laws (Section 504, ADA, ADAAA) as it applies to higher education. Required
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments. Required
• Ability to work independently. Required
• Functional ability with microcomputer functions with mainframe application and requisite software packages including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite. Required
• Ability to resolve routine problems with accuracy and composure. Required
• Developed organizational skills and ability to be detailed oriented. Required
• Knowledge of Penn College enrollment procedures. Preferred
• Knowledge of functional limitations of various disabilities and the reasonable and appropriate technological accommodations that will help mitigate the limiting effects of disabilities in the academic arena. Preferred
• Knowledge of production of Braille documents. Preferred
• Awareness and understanding of copyright issues vs. students’ need to access otherwise inaccessible media. Preferred

 

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, providing, and collaborating on training materials and professional development for faculty and staff regarding accessibility and Universal Design.
• Assist with developing tools and processes for evaluating technology assets, platforms, and services for compliance with accessibility standards.
• Support campus administration in ensuring compliance with federal and state accessibility regulations.
• Serve as an auditing and consulting resource to faculty and staff, third party vendors, and students on all matters related to accessibility and Universal Design.
• Responds to reported accessibility issues and works with user and/or developer to determine compliance solutions.
• Assist with ongoing promotion of a positive and supportive college-wide accessible climate.
• Provide knowledge to the college community on acquisition, development, and implementation of accessible information technology and assist in developing Equally Effective Alternative Access Plans (EEAAPs) that address access issues.
• Participates in professional networks and organizations and research in the area of accessibility; participates in related committees and advisory groups.
• Provide insight on course evaluations to ensure processes, procedures, and plans for compliance align with the College’s Accessibility Policy.
• Maintain program records, correspondence and other data including scanning documents.
• Stay abreast of current ADA law, section 504, section 508, W3C, and developments in field of Disability and Access Resources and accessibility.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date notes/records related to students.
• Assist in obtaining, processing and providing books in alternate format to students.
• Assist in transporting adaptive equipment to classrooms/labs.
• Assist with training students and faculty/staff on Assistive Technology, and the Accommodate System.
• Attend staff meetings and department meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read documentation, identify, and provide appropriate accommodations, including assistive technologies to enrolled and prospective students with disabilities.
• Provide on-going support services (i.e. academic, disability related; referrals) for students with disabilities throughout the academic year.
• Provide assistance with processing equipment loans.

Physical Standards and Special Job FeaturesNonePay TransparencyBased on minimum education and experience qualifications the hourly range is $21.00 to $26.00.College StatementThis is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.EEO StatementPenn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.Job CodeL2197