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Communication Access Coordinator Job at The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Communication Access Coordinator Job at The University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Apply now Job no : 528656

Work type : Staff Full Time

Location : UMass Amherst

Department : Disability Services

Union : PSU

Categories : Student Affairs & Services

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors.

Job Summary

The Communication Access Coordinator supports a caseload of students with a wide range of disabilities and temporary impairments by facilitating an interactive process of determining eligibility for appropriate accommodations and ensuring individuals with disabilities receive appropriate accommodation, adjustments, and modifications as mandated by federal, state, and local laws. Primarily works with Deaf / HOH (hard of hearing) students but also serves as a generalist for students with disabilities.

Essential Functions

  • Meets with all registered Deaf / HOH students to ensure appropriate communication access accommodations are addressed based on the disability, context and setting for full access to academic, residential and student life needs.
  • Trains faculty and student supervisors on how best to implement communication access accommodations in the academic and work environment.
  • Manages a diverse caseload of University students and campus visitors with a range of disabilities and accommodation requirements.
  • Serves as the primary contact for students and relevant campus stakeholders.
  • Interprets medical, psychological, and / or educational documentation to determine appropriate accommodation eligibility. Facilitates accommodation plans for multiple settings.
  • Responsible for maintaining a staff of qualified interpreters (temporary staff) and other qualified communication access professionals to address time sensitive assignments for students. Provides training and oversight to all interpreters to address the provision of communication access for students who are Deaf / HOH or have diagnosed auditory processing learning disabilities.
  • Supervises set-up and maintenance of equipment for students and equipment loans.
  • Works with DS (Disability Services) Clerk to provide info on interpreter rates, ordering equipment and data relevant to budget transfers when needed.
  • Identifies and provides developmentally appropriate support, advocacy, counseling, and referrals for a range of academic, professional, social, psychological, and medical concerns.
  • Evaluates and prioritizes case management demands.
  • Maintains contact notes, collects work output data, generates notifications of accommodation eligibility, and produces performance reports.
  • Responsible for clear and timely communication via email, letters, memos, and telephone.
  • Supports the general operation of Disability Services and the promotion of broad disability awareness, access, and inclusivity.
  • Interprets and communicates relevant disability legislation and University policies and procedures to students, employees, instructors, faculty, and management.
  • Exercises sound professional and ethical judgment to informally resolve questions and concerns pertaining to accommodations, modifications, and related disability matters.
  • Represents Disability Services at University and departmental events, including open house events, new student orientation, resource fairs and commencement.
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the work environment and with the campus community.
  • Provides University stakeholders and campus community with appropriate accommodation services.
  • Actively promotes a collaborative and supportive work environment committed to accessibility.

Other Functions

  • Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
  • Understands responsibilities regarding conflicts of interest and behaves consistent with law and university policy.
  • Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and / or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • More than three (3+) years’ relevant experience.
  • Ability to read Audiograms.
  • Expertise in communication access technology and amplification equipment. Must be able to work with the individual student’s cochlear implant and / or hearing aids to ensure proper equipment / technology needs and methods to access classroom & campus life environments.
  • Experience with communication strategies and technologies.
  • Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, the Fair Housing Act, State / Federal regulations relevant to the Deaf / HOL community, and / or other relevant federal, state, and local laws as applied to the higher education context.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with a range of disabilities.
  • Understanding characteristics and accommodation requirements of people with diverse disabilities, with a focus on full engagement in campus life.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Certificate of successful completion of a 2-year interpreter training program.
  • MA Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) screening / approval.
  • ASL (American Sign Language) fluency.
  • Experience working in education, student affairs, human services, special education, disability studies, rehabilitation, social work, or counseling.
  • National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification.
  • Experience working with individuals with multiple disabilities in addition to deafness or hearing loss.
  • Microsoft Office and database experience.
  • Physical Demands / Working Conditions

  • Typical office environment.
  • Ability to travel for job-related purposes.
  • Work Schedule

  • Monday – Friday, 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm.
  • May be required to work some nights and weekends.
  • The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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