Openings : 1
Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Accessibility Specialist partners with fellow Academic Support Center (ASC) staff to provide academic accessibility accommodations, support, and advising to Gustavus students with disabilities (SWD) to ensure equitable student participation in the College’s’ educational program in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990/2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973). As a member of the Academic Support Center (ASC) team, the Accessibility Specialist will be devoted to strengthening efforts that enhance Gustavus student access, equity, and retention.
Employment Type: Full-time (.88 FTE/10.5 months), Benefits-Eligible, Non-exempt (Hourly)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Accessibility
• Support and work collaboratively with the Accessibility Coordinator in order to provide academic accessibility accommodations, support, and advising to Gustavus students with disabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of disability law and regulations, accessible technology, and best practices regarding accessibility and higher education.
• Coordinate the testing accommodation process for SWD, including partnering with faculty to ensure that the accommodation is implemented effectively. Utilize Clockwork system to schedule exam rooms and monitor necessary accessible technology.
• Research, locate, and secure textbooks in alternative format for SWD, including managing multiple sources and communicating with publishers.
• Review academic course materials for accessibility, upon request or discovery. This includes but is not limited to, captioning videos and remediating documents to be compatible with text-to-speech resources.
• Comply with legal and regulatory matters related to academic accessibility resources, including consulting and cooperating with the ADA Compliance Officer.
• Maintain and develop understanding of various disabilities and their impact on student participation in college life. Consult with educators and healthcare providers to obtain specific information about student disabilities.
• Meet individually with students to review documentation and accommodation history.
• Review, evaluate, document, and maintain student health and educational records. Use this information to independently determine and coordinate final academic accommodation eligibility, with consideration to fundamental aspects of coursework and in compliance with ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Meet individually with SWD to provide direct training and troubleshooting regarding accessible technology, including text-to-speech software.
• Advise faculty and staff regarding the impacts of student disabilities and ways to provide equal academic access. Work creatively with faculty to explore possible alternative ways for students with disabilities to fulfill course learning objectives and outcomes.
• Meet with students and collaborate with campus partners and faculty to ensure timely academic accommodations for students with temporary disabilities.
• Be knowledgeable about Universal Design, inclusive teaching practices, and disability issues to inform and educate campus partners on these topics.
• Meet with prospective students and families to discuss potential academic accommodations and how they relate to the higher education environment.
Academic Support
• Respond to appropriate faculty-generated student academic flags and referrals submitted via the Starfish early alert system.
• Meet individually with students on Academic Warning or Probation to create and implement strategies to help improve academic standing and persist to graduation.
• Collaborate with ASC colleagues to carry out the ASC’s responsibilities related to new student registration and Gustie Gear-Up! , including, but not limited to, preparing internal and external materials, and collaborating with the Campus Activities Office and other campus partners to execute respective office responsibilities for new student registration.
Administration
• Support Clockwork, Read&Write, and other accessible technology services for SWD.
• Utilize office-wide technology needed to support the overall operations of the ASC, including the ASC website, Colleague, and other systems as required.
• Serve as interested and as appropriate (as determined by the Academic Support Center Director) on campus-wide committees, search committees, and other campus committees.
• Participate in appropriate internal (offered by Gustavus) and external (offered by professional organizations) professional development opportunities in order to enhance one’s knowledge of academic support, equity, and inclusion.
• Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Work sensitively and diplomatically to address complex and confidential student needs.
• All other duties as assigned.
Prerequisites
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School degree.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with students in a higher education setting.
• Experience in advising, counseling, tutoring, and/or disability services.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990/2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973).
Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume and cover letter.
Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
Click on the following link to learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:
• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition scholarships for dependents
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
• 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving over 2,000 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.
Contact
Tom McHugh | tmchugh@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7156
Posted : Wed Aug 14, 2024
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