Accessible Technology Assistant Coordinator Student Services Professional II
Accessible Technology Assistant Coordinator Student Services Professional II
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Position Summary
Are you passionate about accessibility and ensuring equal access to education for all students San Diego State Universitys Student Disability Services (SDS) is seeking an Accessible Technology Assistant Coordinator to support students with disabilities by providing essential accommodations and services. Join a dedicated team that champions inclusivity and ensures students have the resources they need to thrive!
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Support & Accommodations: Serve as the primary point of contact for students authorized for alternative media accommodations.
- Alternative Media Intake & Management: Conduct alternative media intakes assess accommodation needs and provide guidance on best practices.
- Course Material Accessibility: Manage alternative media requests ensuring timely access to accessible course materials.
- Faculty & Staff Collaboration: Act as a resource for students faculty and staff regarding alternative media and accessibility best practices.
- Relationship Building: Maintain effective working relationships with students faculty and the public while coordinating accommodations.
- Team Coordination: Collaborate with SDS Accommodations Counselors and administrative staff to support student needs.
Why Join Us
- Make a Difference: Help create an inclusive campus where all students can succeed.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to accessibility and student support.
- Professional Growth: Gain experience in accessible technology disability services and student advocacy.
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in ensuring that SDSU remains a leader in accessibility and student success.
Be part of a team that believes accessibility is more than a requirementits a commitment to student success! Apply today and help shape a more inclusive future at SDSU.
Position Information
- This is a fulltime 1.0 timebase) benefits eligible temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30 2026 with the possibility of reappointment.
- This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
- Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs.
- The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Department Summary
Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity provides a full range of accommodations and services to nearly 4000 students with physical psychological and learning disabilities facilitating equal access to the educational process. This is accomplished through direct service support review of campus accessibility adaptive technology assessment test accommodation and a variety of other services. Accommodations vary according to types of disabilities and may include sign language interpreting; provision of alternative formats such as electronic text or Braille; computerassisted realtime captioning; test accommodations; advising; assistive computer technology; cart transportation services and numerous other services. Provision of these academic support services technology and advocacy promotes the retention and graduation of students with disabilities at SDSU.
The office consists of professional staff to include the Director Assistant Director Manager of DHH and Cart Services a Disability Accommodations Services Coordinator five Accommodations Counselors one Disability Career Counselor an Accessible Technology Coordinator two Accessible Technology Advisors an Administrative Analyst two Media Captioning Coordinators a Special Programs Coordinator and Afterhours Transportation Assistant 1 Office Systems Coordinator and two Administrative support staff and 5060 hourly staff interpreters and student assistants.
Two additional programs are affiliated with the Student Disability Services. The first is funded by a federal TRiOStudent Support Services grant that provides enhanced services intended to increase graduation and retention rates of atrisk undergraduates. The TRiOSSS program employs three professional staff. The second is a Workability IV program that is a cooperative contract between the state Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) SDSU Career Services and Student Disability Services the purpose of which is to deliver enhanced career services to students with disabilities who are DOR consumers. The Workability IV program employs one fulltime professional staff and one parttime support staff.
For more information regarding the Student Disability Services Department click here.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to graduation from a fouryear college or university in one of the behavioral sciences public or business administration or a jobrelated field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a yearforyear basis.
Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A masters degree in a jobrelated field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
Key Qualifications
- Demonstrated competency using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with electronic text conversion tools and alternative media production processes.
- Proficiency with assistive technology software and hardware such as screen readers alternative input devices and speech recognition software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail particularly in maintaining documentation and tracking systems.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with students and faculty.
- Understanding of or ability to rapidly acquire understanding of basic processes in alternative media production.
- Work experience in disability services at the postsecondary level.
- Masters degree in field related to job responsibilities preferred.
- Certification in accessibility standards or assistive technology training preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5083 per month.
Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits please clickhere.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5083 $7228 per month.
SDSU Values
At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
At San Diego State University we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Apply by May 16 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an asneeded basis and the position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g. H1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smokefree campus. For more information please click here.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
