[Athen] Blacksburg: Virginia Tech hiring (1) ADA Accommodation and Outreach Specialist; (2) Campus ADA Accessibility Architect

[Lydia X. Z. Brown]

ADA Accom & Outreach Spec

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no: 513630
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Senior VP & Chief Business Officer
Department: Equity and Access
Location: Blacksburg Area
Categories: Human Resources, Other

Job Description

The Office for Equity and Accessibility at Virginia Tech is seeking
candidates for a full-time ADA Accommodation and Outreach Specialist. This
position reports to the Director for ADA/504 Compliance and Accessibility
Services in the Office for Equity and Accessibility. The ADA Accommodation
and Outreach Specialist facilitates the interactive process under Title I
of the ADA; provides case management for Title I requests for reasonable
employment accommodation under the ADA; provides ADA outreach and training
to the university community; acts as liaison to Accessible Technologies and
the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities; responds to physical
and programmatic accessibility issues working directly with departments
responsible for implementation of solutions; provides direct consultation
and assistance to university committees and work groups as it relates to
the ADA; provides consultation to visitors regarding accessibility issues;
manages, monitors, and responds to barrier reports; assists the Director
with project management as appropriate; initiates, directs, and manages ADA
related special projects; organizes, coordinates, and manages ADA related
events and activities.

The successful candidate must have the ability to manage highly
confidential information while engaging with a diverse clientele with
varied perspectives. The successful candidate must have the ability to
handle numerous tasks and balance a varied workload in a fast-paced
environment with strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must
have the proven ability to identify solutions, generate options,
conclusions, and/or alternative approaches when problem solving.

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree in psychology, human resources, business, rehabilitation
counseling, or a similar field; or a Bachelor's degree and related work
experience that equates to an advanced degree
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience with appropriate handling of confidential information
including health related information
- Working knowledge of the ADA and other disability related laws
- Experience with managing event coordination

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional work experience in higher education
- Professional work experience with facilitating the interactive process
- Professional work experience providing consultation to employees and
supervisors regarding the interactive accommodation process
- Professional work experience providing training and outreach
- Professional work experience interpreting and applying federal and state
laws applicable to institutions of higher education
- Professional work experience interacting with individuals with
disabilities, confidential protected health information, and maintaining
confidential health information consistent with federal, state, and local
regulations and laws
- Professional work experience with organizing and managing events

Appointment Type

Regular

Review Date

June 26, 2020

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction
check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, *Ut Prosim* (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech
pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary
approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A
comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in
Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community
<https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/> dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional
students in eight undergraduate colleges
<https://vt.edu/academics/depts-colleges.html>, a school of medicine
<https://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/>, a veterinary medicine
<http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/> college, Graduate School
<https://graduateschool.vt.edu/>, and Honors College
<https://honorscollege.vt.edu/>. The university has a significant presence
across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus
<https://vt.edu/innovationcampus/index.html> in Northern Virginia; the
Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and
Richmond; and numerous Extension offices <https://ext.vt.edu/offices.html>
 and research centers <https://www.research.vt.edu/institutes.html>. A
leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500
million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual
orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees
or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or
the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis
protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please
contact the hiring department.

Advertised: June 12, 2020
Applications close: Open until filled

ADA Architect

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no: 513659
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Senior VP & Chief Business Officer
Department: Equity and Access
Location: Blacksburg Area
Categories: Architecture / Construction / Planning

Job Description

The Office for Equity and Accessibility at Virginia Tech is seeking
candidates for a full-time Campus ADA Accessibility Architect. This
position reports to the Director for ADA/504 Compliance and Accessibility
Services in the Office for Equity and Accessibility. The Campus ADA
Accessibility Architect will be responsible for reviewing all design plans
for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the
ADAAG. This includes reviewing all building plans for adherence to the ADA
standards and the ADAAG in alterations, renovations, capital construction
plans, and non-capital construction plans for the university. The Campus
ADA Accessibility Architect will consult with the University Building
Official’s team and will review all design plans for ADA compliance at all
stages of the design review process for all construction. The Campus ADA
Accessibility Architect will be a consultant for the Facilities Services
GIS team with regards to the maintenance of the Campus Interactive Map and
other maps as appropriate; collaborate with the Office of University
Planning on accessibility projects, new construction, renovations, and
alterations; consult with departments regarding accessibility of facilities
to include on-site reviews, measuring, calculating slope of pathways,
assessing classroom and laboratory accessibility, sidewalks, ramps; advise
the ADA Director and team with regards to building construction and
potential disruptions of ADA pathways, ramps, parking, seating, etc; assist
with Wayfinding as appropriate; review all signage projects to insure
compliance with the ADA signage standards; survey campus for potential ADA
projects; manage ADA projects as assigned by the ADA Director; assist ADA
Director with ADA-related projects as assigned.

The successful candidate must have the ability to resolve issues in an
amicable manner and promote a team approach to problem solving. The
successful candidate must have the ability to handle numerous tasks and
balance a varied workload in a fast-paced environment with strong
interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must have the proven ability
to identify solutions, generate options, conclusions, and/or alternative
approaches when problem solving.

Required Qualifications

- Degree in Architecture with experience that may equate to an advanced
degree.
- Registered Architect or demonstrated ability to be registered as a
Professional Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 12 months of
employment
- Professional experience with applying the ADA 2010 Standards for
Accessible Design and the ADA Accessibility Guidelines in professional
architectural practice

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree or experience in a related field
- Experience working in a higher education setting
- Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia (or other public agency)
directives and higher education facilities requirements.
- Experience with the application of ADA requirements in public and/or
large residential structures, engineering/architectural principles and
practices of design, construction, and inspection processes for large and
small projects.
- Strong working knowledge of the application of the Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Codes (Accessibility, Fire Protection, Electrical, etc),
and related standards.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

June 25, 2020

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction
check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, *Ut Prosim* (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech
pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary
approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A
comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in
Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community
<https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/> dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional
students in eight undergraduate colleges
<https://vt.edu/academics/depts-colleges.html>, a school of medicine
<https://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/>, a veterinary medicine
<http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/> college, Graduate School
<https://graduateschool.vt.edu/>, and Honors College
<https://honorscollege.vt.edu/>. The university has a significant presence
across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus
<https://vt.edu/innovationcampus/index.html> in Northern Virginia; the
Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and
Richmond; and numerous Extension offices <https://ext.vt.edu/offices.html>
 and research centers <https://www.research.vt.edu/institutes.html>. A
leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500
million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual
orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees
or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or
the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis
protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please
contact the hiring department.

Advertised: June 11, 2020
Applications close: Open until filled
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