The Accessibility Services Coordinator is part of the Student Access Office at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for coordinating captioning, CART, and other technology services for students with disabilities. Students with disabilities connect with Student Access each semester to receive any necessary accommodations; the Accessibility Services Coordinator works with those students and other campus stakeholders to create an accessible educational environment. Reporting directly to the Assistive Technology Specialist, the Accessibility Services Coordinator will collaborate with all Student Access team members to aid in reducing barriers across campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all accommodations-related services, including but not limited to captioning, CART, and ASL interpreting.

• Tracks and coordinates all accommodations-related technology, including but not limited to hearing, vision, motor, and notetaking devices.

• Aids in creation and distribution of alternative media, including but not limited to Braille, tactile formats, large print, and accessible digital files.

• Coordinates notetaking accommodation implementation including matching notetaking requests, finding volunteer note takers and coordinating with appropriate faculty.

• Assists the Assistive Technology Specialist in creating and presenting information related to Universal Design principles.

• Prepares exams in advance to ensure accessible formatting.

• Meets with students to discuss assistive technology options.

• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed by the Director.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or three years of related experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, technology domain or related field preferred.

• Has a demonstrated working knowledge of assistive technologies such as computer voice synthesis, electronic text systems, digital voice recording devices, audio books, CCTV, adaptive devices, braille equipment, networked printers and high speed scanners, note taking software, and the theories, principles, and practices guiding their use.

• Has knowledge and understanding of the Civil rights laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADAA and other applicable laws, and their application at the post-secondary level.

• Has experience working with individuals with disabilities in identification of AT that provide access to environmental barriers.

• Has experience in Information Technology, customer service, and working with diverse populations. Is skilled in organization, presentation, and verbal and written communication.

• History of documenting processes and workflows

• Familiarity with video and audio recording

• Demonstrated ability to correct basic accessibility errors in webpages and/or documents

• Knowledge of American Sign Language and/or Braille

• Familiarity with math languages, such as LaTeX and MathML and musical notation

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.