Access Specialist

Position Title:Accommodations CoordinatorPosition Type:RegularHiring Range:$70,600 - $84,700 / annual; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.Pay Frequency:AnnualPOSITION PURPOSEThe Accommodations Coordinator II ensures that all students registered with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) are provided with approved accommodations, academic or otherwise, required by Federal and State law in support of the University mission of equal opportunity for all individuals. The Accommodations Coordinator I is responsible for providing accommodations in a timely manner, directions regarding approved accommodations, and confidential support to disabled students. This position will also advocate on behalf of the University; acts as a resource to the greater campus and community at large as required under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, the state of California, Santa Clara University, and the Office of Accessible Education.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. OAE Student Advisinga. Reviews disability-related documentation (i.e. psycho-educational assessments); recommend accommodations, strategies and interventions for disabled students, under supervision of the Directorb. Conducts Intake appointments to complete the interactive process for affording accommodations determined as reasonable and appropriatec. Communicates resources and policies of OAE and Santa Clara University (SCU) to students, parents, faculty, and staff as appropriated. In collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director, acts as the point person for initial intakes for students registering with OAEe. Orients each student towards their role as a self-advocateCommunicates to faculty and academic administrators approved accommodations and ensures the effective delivery of required accommodationsf. Assists with coordinating housing accommodationsg. Assists with generating reports/queries using OAE online services for OAE and other departments as needed (ie. Law, Housing, Core Curriculum)2. Note-taking accommodationsa. Coordinates student access to Glean note taking softwareb. Prepares letters of recommendation for note takers that choose themc. Works with payroll for stipends for notetakers3. Notetaker Supervision, in collaboration with the Office Managera. Hires and manages note takers for all approved student requestsb. Acts as a liaison between note taker and the recipient when there are missing notes or issues to troubleshootc. Prepares stipends for note takersd. Notifies note takers of payment procedures and facilitates alternate methods when necessary4. Alternate Format Books, in collaboration with the Digital Access Specialista. Facilitates Bookshare and AccessText memberships for studentsb. Keeps records of proof of purchase of books by studentsc. Procures books in alternative formats5. Exam Accommodationsa. In collaboration with the Accommodations Coordinator I, coordinates, schedules, and administers exams to be proctored by OAE, including undergraduate, graduate student, and Law School examsb. Maintains the academic integrity of examsc. Assists Accommodations Coordinator I with student proctors, readers, and scribes before, during, and after the administration of exams6. Assistive Technology, in collaboration with the Digital Access Specialista. Manages and collects student data concerning use of Glean note taking software b. Maintains familiarity with various access-oriented softwares for screen reader and text-to-speech, recording technology, speech to text and voice technology (i.e. ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Read&Write Gold, JAWS, etc.)7. In collaboration with the Digital Access Specialist, supportsa. The AIM system communications to students from application to intakeb. Updates email communication templates as well as AIM templates for data integrityc. Provides training and technical support to staff and studentsd. Periodically archives inactive students and/or removes graduated students from the systeme. Sends reminders as needed to students to request accommodations8. Provides administrative support for OAEa. In collaboration with all OAE Staff, exercises responsibility for delivering high-quality reception, appointment, referral and troubleshooting in the departmentb. Interacts with students, parents, staff, and faculty in a sensitive, confidential, and professional mannerc. Assists with new student registration and incoming student orientation9. Coordinates with other campus departmentsa. Provides information about students and their accommodations as deemed appropriate to other departments to facilitate student accommodations.10. Provides Work Directiona. Schedules and manages Sign Language Interpreters, CART, and Real Time Captioners.b. Fields on-call inquiries for proctor questions after work hours11. Other duties as neededGENERAL GUIDELINES1. Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.2. Identifies and determines the cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.3. Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.4. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.5. Researches and develops resources that create a timely and efficient workflow.6. Prepares progress reports; informs the supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. Santa Clara University is committed to diversity and inclusion, therefore, it is vital all candidates seeking employment be committed to and demonstrate skills, knowledge, and awareness to serve the unique needs of our diverse campus communityKNOWLEDGEUnderstanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity as well as a commitment to and demonstration of skills, knowledge, and awareness to serve the unique needs of the diverse campus community of Santa Clara University.Familiarity with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, and other applicable laws, current statutes, litigation and best practices pertaining to the provision of services to post-secondary students with disabilities is preferred with a commitment to increasing one’s knowledge.SKILLSExcellent written and oral communications skills, accuracy and attention to detail.Demonstrate problem-solving, negotiating and conflict resolution skills.Computer literacy, with competencies in Microsoft Office, Google SuiteUnderstanding of databases and their management.ABILITIESAbility to efficiently multitask, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines.Ability to encourage and motivate students and staff, and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.Operate in a highly confidential manner.Ability to respond to an emergency situation in a timely manner.Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of state, federal, and SCU policies and procedures.Ability to articulate the needs of students and to design programs to meet those needs. Ability to create programs that are responsive to a diverse and multicultural environment. Ability to deal with sensitive and challenging administrative and interpersonal issues in a positive, proactive manner.Ability to develop and train end-users (disabled students and faculty) on appropriate adaptive technology and alternative media.The ability for clear, cogent written and oral communication.Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies.Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions.Ability to function autonomously, when needed.EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree required or equivalent combinationYEARS OF EXPERIENCE3-5 years of professional experience required and student-services related field preferred 5 years of related experience in learning theory, education/special education, higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, social work, psychology or related field preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminalMay be required to travel to other buildings on the campusMay be required to attend conference and training sessions within the Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locationsWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Typical office environment.Mostly an indoor office environment.Offices with equipment noise.Offices with frequent interruptionsTelecommuteSanta Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.EEO StatementEqual Opportunity/Notice of NondiscriminationSanta Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at .Clery Notice of AvailabilitySanta Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.Americans with Disabilities ActConsistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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