What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accommodations Specialist - Online position at Indiana Institute of Technology?
Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.
Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu/.
The Accommodations Specialist role is an integral part of the Office of Student Success and Accessibility Services. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Accessibility Services and will aid in efforts to provide access and opportunity for Indiana Tech students with disabilities across all online modalities. This position will support Accessibility Services through the implementation of accommodations, auxiliary aids and services for registered students with disabilities as well as providing student support, coaching, and skill building. This position will have the capability of being a hybrid position and will require a couple of evenings each week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate disability documentation and engage in the interactive process with students to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations in the classroom and other campus activities
- Implement and coordinate accommodations for registered students with disabilities, including (but not limited to) captioning, alternative formats, interpreters, assistive technology, and digital textbooks
- Maintain caseload of online students for ongoing coordination of academic needs and referrals
- Ensures proper handling of student information in alignment with FERPA laws and other policies within Indiana Tech
- Maintain paperwork and confidential student information
- Act as an advocate for students with disabilities when necessary
- Assist Assistant Director in providing ADA training and appropriate updates to faculty/staff
- Collaborate with faculty, advisors, online team, counseling services, and other university departments to advocate for students’ needs
- Design, plan, and implement student programming
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, other social science, or related field
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
- Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a strong interest in building cooperative relationships
- Highly organized
- Ability to teach and coach students on academic skills including time management, study skills, organization, self-advocacy, etc.
Experience
- Familiarity with documents and online accessibility standards and best practices, including WCAG guidelines and ARIA attributes, is preferred but not required.
- Must be commensurate with job specifications. Experience in higher education and specifically disability services is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and standards necessary to maintain a high competency in serving the academic needs of students with disabilities is preferred but not required.
Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, Hybrid; hours may be flexible based on student needs (e.g., shifts may vary – 7am-4pm or 10am-7pm).
Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Applicants must be prepared to provide a written response to Tech's mission and vision. The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.
