Working Title: Accessibility Specialist (Part - Time)
State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II
Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Accessibility and Belonging
Department: 100170 - Office of Disability Services
Pay Rate: Hourly
Specify Range or Amount: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 03/22/2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Proven Ability to Adhere to Established Policies and Procedures
• Effective Communication Skills
• Technology Proficiency

Additional Considerations:

• Strong Understanding of Legal Standards
• Experience with Disability Services in High Education
• Experience with Determining and Implementing Disability Accommodations
• Experience with Case Management Responsibilities

1: Strategic case load and direct services

Conduct an individualized assessment and analysis of requests for disability accommodations. Determine eligibility and reasonable accommodations through individualized assessment and analysis of documentation, supporting materials, and evidence, including student circumstances, observations, and self-reports.
Provide direct student services that include, but may not be limited to:
Initial intake consultations
Registration for services
Prompt response to student requests for accommodations
Assist with the identification and development of appropriate academic accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services.
On-going disability-related support
Effective collaboration with appropriate university units to facilitate the coordination and timely provision of accommodations and services for students with disabilities.
Support the Associate Directors with the fundamental alteration process.
Maintain accurate, current, and pertinent records of disability services reviews, decisions, and communications.

2: Departmental & General Program Support

Maintain current knowledge of and adhere to established policies and procedures of ODS and JMU. Seek consultation as needed.
Support departmental assessment efforts.
Provide system support. Identify and implement system optimizations for improved departmental operations. Support the dismounting of old systems and transitioning to new systems, as needed. Systems include, but are not limited to, databases, software, CRM, and file systems.
Assist with the design and delivery of staff training and development activities.

3: Campus Collaboration, Consultation and Outreach

Provide professional and timely consultations with students, faculty, staff, parents and other constituent groups
Collaboration with faculty and staff partners leading to accommodation implementation.
Represent ODS at outreach events and provide trainings as assigned.