The Accessibility Specialist reports to the Director of the Office of Accessibility and is essential to the overall day-to-day operations of the office. The incumbent plans and facilitates the implementation of appropriate accommodations, auxiliary aids and support services for students with documented disabilities. The Accessibility Specialist works closely with students, staff, and faculty to ensure equal access to University courses, programs, and activities for students with disabilities. This position is based in-person at UNC Asheville.
The Accessibility Specialist must maintain the highest ethical standards and professionalism and ensure strict confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with state and federal laws. The incumbent must possess exceptional administrative and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy as well as a strong written and verbal communication skills.
In addition, the Accessibility Specialist must have the ability to work with diverse populations and build and maintain positive rapport with all campus constituencies. The incumbent must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and G-Suite and adaptive technical equipment and applications such as voice-to-text software, Read and Write, “smart pens”, screen readers, others as needed.