Accessibility Specialist

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Work type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Staff, Health Services, Student Services and Academic Support, CFHE

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With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

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Job Summary

The Accessibility Specialist in Student Disability Services assists the Director in managing all elements of the Institute’s response to and preparation for students enrolling with a documented disability. The Accessibility Specialist will receive and organize certification documentation and issue accommodation letters as requested by the Director. The Accessibility Specialist will assist the Director in delivering accommodation letters to students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in human services

• Three (3) or more years of experience related to the duties described in the job summary

• Candidates with experience in a higher education, disability services, case management, and/or medical records setting are preferred

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft and ability to learn job specific software and technology

• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

• Ability to assesses situations, consider alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

• Knowledge of 504/IEP

Shift

Business hours, weekends and/or evenings occasionally required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $22.50 - $25.50

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Advertised: 08 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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