<p>Otterbein University is in search of an Accessibility Specialist in the Academic Support Center/Disability Services department (ASC/DS). Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Disability Services in the Academic Support Center, the Accessibility Specialist is responsible for coordinating academic services and accommodations for students registered with Disability Services (DS). This position is a full-time, exempt position working 40 hours a week, 12 months a year. The salary for this position is $48,000 annually, paid monthly as earned.</p> <p>Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>Tuition benefit to employee, spouse or domestic partner and dependents </li><li>Accrue 4 weeks of paid vacation </li><li>10 days paid sick time </li><li>12 paid holidays plus bonus days </li><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance to you, dependents or domestic partner </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Defined contribution retirement plan </li><li>and much more </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Review documentation and assess eligibility for academic accommodations.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain documentation logs and accurate records of students registered with Disability Services.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct welcome meetings with students to gain information, review documentation, discuss and assess accommodation needs, and train students in accessing accommodations by self-advocating and collaborating with Disability Services and their professors.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitate the interactive process among students, faculty, and Disability Services to identify reasonable accommodations that maintain the essential design, requirements, and learning outcomes of the course.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist faculty in identifying reasonable accommodations on a course-by-course basis; includes disability-related attendance and deadline flexibility, when appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Act as a liaison between students and faculty.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as an advocate, resource, and support for students registered with Disability Services.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a resource and support for faculty.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with test proctoring as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Act as a liaison between students with mental health disabilities and The Counseling Center on campus.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide academic support to students through academic coaching meetings while promoting independence, responsibility, and self-advocacy.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide faculty professional development to better assist students with disabilities via</p> </li><li> <p>presentations/workshops (in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning), outreach, and general communication.</p> </li><li> <p>Professionally represent the ASC. Troubleshoot, follow up with, and provide excellent customer service to all constituents - students, faculty, staff, families, and prospective students.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</p> </li><li> <p>Effectively communicate and collaborate with ASC colleagues. Develop and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend weekly meetings with the DS Assistant Director, DS team, and ASC.</p> </li><li> <p>Meet with prospective students and families to discuss DS services.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop resources to support student academic success.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as an academic advisor for Undeclared students.</p> </li></ul> <p>Other duties as identified.</p> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree is required. Preferably in special education or counseling. Master's degree is preferred, ideally in disability services, higher education, or counseling. At least 2 years of experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in a higher education or post-secondary setting.</p> <p>DESIREABLE: Accommodation provision experience in higher education. Knowledge of various types of learning, medical, and psychological, disabilities. Demonstrated knowledge of ADA and Section 504. Experience with Digital Accessibility.</p> <p>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A</p> <p>LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate excellent spoken and written English communication skills including grammar.</p> <p>MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be competent in general math.</p> <p>TECHNICAL SKILLS: Excellent computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Proficiency in shared file storage, such as OneDrive, and database management. Ability to gain proficiency in accessibility technologies such as Otter.ai and Natural Reader. Ability to gain proficiency in university systems such as Banner and EAB Navigate.</p> <p>REASONING ABILITY: Excellent customer service, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential for this position. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment and perform under pressure. Ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently.</p> <p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>The ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. </li><li>Strong student advocacy with proven ability to work with a diverse population. </li><li>Excellent project management and prioritization skills. </li><li>Ability to determine appropriate academic accommodations within carefully prescribed parameters. </li><li>Sound judgement and problem-solving in unusual or novel situations. </li><li>Respectful management of confidential information. </li><li>Consummate team player and relationship builder who thrives on student interaction. </li><li>Must be an extremely well-organized individual with excellent follow-through. </li><li>Professional communication in all workplace settings. </li><li>Dependability and commitment to the work of supporting students. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, reach and use repetitive motions of hands and wrists. Must be able to work under deadlines with regular interruptions.</p> <p>Must be able to meet regular and predictable attendance standards for this in-person (not remote) position.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Duties are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting;</p> <p>This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.</p> <p>Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.</p> <p>Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University's commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to:</p> <p>Molly Miller</p> <p>Director of Human Resources</p>