Part-Time Accessibility Specialist

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY • Springfield, MA

108d • $25 - $35

About The Position

The Accessibility Specialist serves students with disabilities to secure access and to facilitate accommodations related to academics, testing, housing, and meal-plan accommodations. The Accessibility Specialist manages the SAS testing process and serves as one of the first points of contact for the Student Accessibility Services office. As part of a team, the Accessibility Specialists serve as a liaison to University Campus Partners and/or support and facilitate the service delivery system for the Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in supporting assistive technologies may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience with IEP, 504, or college-level accommodation plans is required.
• Specific skills related to the proficient use of assistive technology systems, computers, and electronic communication devices.
• Ability to independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, and communicate effectively with professional staff, students, and faculty.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, staff, students, faculty, and administration.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum Associate's level of education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates SAS test management process with precision and attention to detail.
• Coordinates scheduling of accommodated testing.
• Supports the accommodated testing operations and proctoring.
• Coordinates testing locations, including room reservations for group testing rooms and private room testing.
• Serves as a proctor, monitoring the exam room for compliance with exam rules, distributing and collecting exam materials, and assisting with any issues that arise during the exam.
• Evaluates and interprets disability documentation and reviews student applications to affiliate with the Student Accessibility Services (SAS).
• Prepares for the initial interview and prepares summary notes as appropriate.
• Supports SAS database management, including running reports and data entry.
• Provides administrative support to the SAS/Professional Staff, including but not limited to inventory management and serving as the first point of contact for incoming students and families.
• Prepares a case notes summary of findings and recommendations after the interview, inputting these into the case management system database.
• Maintains confidentiality of records.
• Actively advances a culture of accessibility, inclusivity, disability rights & advocacy throughout the Western New England University community.
• Communicates effectively and maintains positive, courteous, supportive, and professional working relationships with all levels of contacts.
• Performs a variety of support duties in the development, implementation, and maintenance of administrative procedures and practices related to supporting the SAS office and students registered with SAS.
• Reviews student disability documentation and registration information to ensure that all files are complete.
• Schedules accommodated exams.
• Communicates appropriate proctor scheduling needs.
• Enforces exam rules and policies per faculty instructions.
• Maintains confidentiality and exam security.
• Manages exam distribution and collection.
• Supervises, monitors, manages, and provides direct oversight of the exam, from start to finish.
• Instructs students in accordance with faculty exam guidance to utilize technology as needed.
• Manages data entry and scans documents for student files.
• Maintains case files and confidential student records through various databases.
• Coordinates and implements accommodations related to textbook editing, alternate media, note-taking, and exams.
• Maintains accurate records to document student information, reports, and assistive technology services.
• Coordinates Zone and parking accommodations as appropriate.
• Participates in building program activities as appropriate to facilitate collaboration and ensure adherence to SAS policies and procedures.
• Participates as a member of the SAS team to develop, evaluate, and make recommendations based on individual student needs.
• Participates in professional growth activities every year.

Benefits

• Part-time position with 25 hours per week.
• In-person work environment.
• 10-month position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree