[Athen] Accessibility and Assistive Technology Coordinator position open at St. Mary's College of CA

Kruzel, Rachel kruzel at augsburg.edu
Tue Feb 6 13:02:10 PST 2018


Accessibility & Assistive Technology Coordinator for SDS
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Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
CA 94556, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
Job Number
2015-1601692
Closing
2/14/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

- DESCRIPTION
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- BENEFITS
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Background

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east
of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic,
Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more
than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate
programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of
the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of
the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers
undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional
education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and
responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic,
Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty
and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student
interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College
is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Responsibilities

Working within established Student Disability Services (SDS) policy and
guidelines, the SDS Coordinator promotes and supports student development
by providing tech services and information to current and prospective
students regarding accommodations and services. The coordinator will
coordinate, track, and deliver alternative format text requests, provide
scanning and editing services, convert hard copy text into appropriate
digital formats to be read by assistive technology screen readers, conduct
intake meetings, assess student need, and make recommendations to the
director regarding reasonable and appropriate accommodation which maintain
the college's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Additionally, the
Coordinator will meet regularly with eligible students as needed, provide
assistive technology training and support to students, maintain appropriate
records, track equipment, and deliver workshops and projects as assigned.


1. *Within established SDS policy the Coordinator will:*
- Coordinate, track, and deliver alternative format text requests*??*
- Provide scanning and editing services, convert hard copy text into
appropriate digital formats to be read by assistive technology screen
readers.
- Conduct initial assistive technology training and ongoing technical
support – reading, writing, note taking – for students and SDS staff
Coordinate, implement, and maintain SDS assistive tech and computer labs.
- Manage SDS digital library
- Locate & order books in electronic and audio format for eligible
students
- Track SDS tech equipment – SmartPens, Electronic Readers, Audio
Books, etc.
2. *?Within established SDS policy the Coordinator will:*
- Conduct Informational & Registration Interviews and phone/email
contacts with prospective and current SMC students and their families for
the purpose of evaluating accommodation eligibility within ADA guidelines
- *?*Review routine written disability documentation/student history
and make accommodation & academic support recommendations to the director
- Conduct individual student check-in/academic coaching sessions with
students to address topics such as executive functioning, organization,
time management, campus life, course load balance
- Coordinator will initiate and maintain confidential SDS records as
appropriate to stay within College policy and compliance of ADA
regulations.
- Serve as an informational resource regarding SDS policy. The
Coordinator disseminates SDS information to current and prospective
students, families, faculty and staff.
3. *Participate in the development and delivery of SDS workshops,
presentations, and special projects as assigned.**?*?
4. *Other Duties as Assigned*

Experience and Qualifications

*QUALIFICATIONS: *

*Education:*
*REQUIRED:* Bachelor's Degree Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher Ed
Administration or related field.
*PREFERRED:* Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Higher
Ed Administration or related field.

*Experience:*(years required and applicable field of experience): 1-2 years
experience working with students with disabilities in a mentoring, academic
coaching, counseling, or similar role in a higher education setting


*Skills/Abilities:* (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills,
trades, laws, procedures, technical)

- Working knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0)
and ADA guidelines
- Strong technical skills - experience working with Kurzweil, JAWS,
LiveScribe SmartPen, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Inspiration, and/or other
similar assistive technology software in addition to proficiency using
Microsoft Office, FileMaker
- Strong student assessment skills, intake, counseling, and conflict
resolution skills
- Training and experience evaluating and interpreting Learning
Disability documentation, medical/psychiatric, reports, Individual
Education Plans, and/or 504 Plans
- Working knowledge and experience applying student disability law in
higher education settings and experience analyzing disability documentation
within the context of student requests
- Excellent, effective interpersonal, written, and oral skills with a
wide range of parties from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to shift focus
and priorities quickly in a fast paced environment

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*Other Requirements:* (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work) Occasional travel
as related to conferences and professional development, occasional weekend,
evening work

Supplemental Information

*Application Instructions:* Please apply online at
http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the
qualifications and *are prepared to support the mission of the College*

1. A resume
2. The name and contact information for three (3) professional
references.
3. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a
broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check,
and a third party background check.


Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support
inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming
community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and
gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy
leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College 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 Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety
website at
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0.
To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The
report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

AgencySaint Mary's College of California
Address1928 Saint Mary's Road

Moraga, California, 94556.


*Rachel Kruzel, ATP **| Assistive Technology & Accommodations Specialist*
*Assistive Technology Practitioner, RESNA Certified*

CLASS Office (Disability Resources) | Augsburg University
Direct: (612) 330-1353 | Appointments: (612) 330-1053
2211 Riverside Ave CB 57 | Minneapolis, MN 55454

Website: http://www.augsburg.edu/class/
*Pronouns: She/Her/Hers*





On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 3:52 PM, Julie Scaff <jas37 at stmarys-ca.edu> wrote:


> Saint Mary's College of California has a position opening for an

> Accessibility & Assistive Technology Coordinator. We are a small

> liberal arts school located in the beautiful town of Moraga in Northern

> California, about 20 miles east of San Francisco. There are 4,000

> undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at SMC, with approximately

> 11% registered with the SDS office and receiving accommodations.

>

>

> Responsibilities:

>

> Working within established Student Disability Services (SDS) policy and

> guidelines, the Coordinator promotes and supports student development by

> providing tech services and information to current and prospective students

> regarding assistive technology services. The position will coordinate,

> track, and deliver alternative format text requests, provide scanning and

> editing services, convert hard copy text into appropriate digital formats

> to be read by assistive technology screen readers, conduct intake meetings,

> assess student need, and make recommendations to the director regarding

> reasonable and appropriate accommodation which maintain the college's

> compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the

> Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Additionally, the Coordinator will meet

> regularly with eligible students as needed, provide assistive technology

> training and support to students, maintain appropriate records, track

> equipment, deliver workshops and complete projects as assigned.

>

>

> The full job description and link to apply for the Accessibility &

> Assistive Technology Coordinator can be found at this link: <

> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stmarys/jobs/1956017

> /accessibility-assistive-technology-coordinator-for-sds> Applications

> will be accepted through 2/14/18.

>

>

> If there are any questions about the positions, I'd be happy to answer

> those. Thank you!

>

> --

>

> *Julie Scaff**Director, Student Disability Services/Section 504 Coordinator**Saint Mary’s College of California*1928 St. Mary's RoadP.O. Box 3326 Moraga, CA 94575-3260Office: (925) 631- <%28925%29%20631-4792>4164E-mail: jas37 at stmarys-ca.edu <tjp2 at stmarys-ca.edu>

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