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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Accessibility Specialist (PSS2), Accessibility Services

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Accessibility Specialist 

Professional Services Specialist 2 (AFT Range 24)

Department: Accessibility Services, University College

Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Director of Accessibility Services and ADA Coordinator, the Accessibility Specialist supports the expanding population of students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to a high-quality Rowan education, including intake and registration for students seeking accommodations, implementation of department programming and initiatives including Orientations and College Compass, and implementation of students’ accommodations in conjunction with faculty and co-curricular Departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support to students with disabilities.
  • Assist with development, delivery, promotion, and assessment of Accessibility Services programs, services, and events.
  • Assist with academic coaching of neurodivergent students and alumni participating in the Autism PATH program.
  • Assist with collaborations involving the Center for Neurodiversity and other University partners.
  • Support students with navigating the Accessibility Information Management (AIM) system and assistive technology options; determine students’ needs (hardware, software, equipment, training); provide appropriate training to students/staff/faculty when needed or determine other resources and solutions.
  • Support the expansion of Assistive Technology (AT), including anticipating budgeting needs, reviewing student requests, and training staff/faculty/field supervisors in AT and Universal Design for Learning, and maintain inventory and security of equipment
  • Assist in managing the Alternate Format Text accommodation program. 
  • Work proactively to promote an awareness and understanding of compliance matters and trends in current and potential accessibility issues and solutions. 
  • Assist in the development of innovative integrated academic support programs for students including those with disabilities.
  • Assist with maintaining and updating AIM online database including Classroom/Housing Accommodations and priority registration.
  • Assist with College Compass and Welcome Week programming specific to new first-year and transfer students with disabilities.
  • Maintain a knowledge of University College Departments and academic resources.
  • Assist in promoting resources and services via multiple communication channels including website, social media, direct messaging, and workshops.  
  • Remain abreast of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Requires occasional evening and weekend work. 
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • This is an in-person position; may be eligible for one remote day per week, depending on Departmental needs. 

Required qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience working in an education setting or with students with disabilities. 
  • Education and/or experience regarding ADA and supporting students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with diverse student populations including minoritized students, students with disabilities, and military-affiliated students.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, organization skills, and strong work ethic. 
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytic skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; independently apply policies and make decisions; meet deadlines; perform multiple tasks at one time; keep information confidential, and to learn and implement detailed procedures.
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office/Google suite programs and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff with excellent customer service, accuracy, and professionalism.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Professional experience in an Accessibility Services office or related setting.

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.