[Job-Listings] Job Posting accessibility Harvard

[David Andrews]

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>I wanted to encourage anyone from this group 
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><mailto:leorasimon at fas.harvard.edu>leorasimon at fas.harvard.edu 
>The position is with Harvard’s Division of 
>Continuing Education.  I would be happy to field 
>questions and describe more about the position 
>if you would like before completing a full 
>application.  The application can be accessed by 
>going to the Harvard Careers website and 
>searching for Access Technologies and Digital 
>Accessibility Specialist or by the requisition 
>number 54896BR. Teachers of the Visually 
>Impaired are strongly encouraged to apply!
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>Access Technologies and Digital Accessibility Specialist
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>*Job Summary :
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>Independently assess the needs of the student 
>body, develop and organize educational, social and cultural activities.
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>Job-Specific Responsibilities :
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>This position must have expert knowledge of 
>various Access Technology (AT) solutions and 
>working knowledge of various course delivery 
>system and learning management systems, while 
>training students, staff, and faculty on AT use 
>and interfacing with course design and delivery. 
>The Specialist will work with teaching and 
>learning team to assist faculty/instructors with 
>the creation of digitally accessible course 
>materials, acclimate them to the implementation 
>of AT for students, and troubleshoot areas of difficulty or concern.
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>The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring 
>that students with sensory impairments are 
>provided reasonable accommodations and are able 
>to access all course materials.  This may 
>include sending materials to various vendors, 
>working with the library to create accessible 
>versions of class materials or remediating documents in house.
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>The Specialist would be the primary source of 
>information about the types or technology needed 
>for use by students, the person dedicated to 
>assessing individual student needs, and 
>determining appropriate AT 
>accommodations.  Additionally, this role would 
>be the liaison between the Accessibility 
>Services Office (ASO) and our Course Development 
>team on matters of access with respect to AT.
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>The Specialist would manage a small case load of 
>students whose primary accommodations include AT 
>or accessible texts.  Ongoing communication with 
>students, staff and faculty around critical AT 
>matters will be an area of responsibility for 
>this role.  Clear, timely communications are 
>essential elements of the role as these will 
>eradicate challenges and missed opportunities to resolve access problems.
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>*Typical Core Duties :
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>Develop and implement programs to enhance the 
>quality of the student experience; manage 
>processes, outreach, content and finances
>Act as a primary advising resource for students 
>and faculty program requirements, academic 
>degree progress, leaves of absence, 
>cross-registration, adviser selection, and quality of life
>Manage events and conferences including 
>developing content, structure, and publicity, 
>coordinating with other Harvard offices and 
>groups, and managing logistical details
>Advise student organizations on a variety of 
>matters including risk reduction strategies, 
>safe alcohol management, budgeting and goal setting
>Produce and analyze reports to analyze program and event data
>May determine accessibility eligibility and 
>promote available resources and available options
>May work with the Title IX office on best 
>practices and coordination of the University’s 
>overall response to Title IX issues
>Develop and implement comprehensive event 
>management training programs for student organization leaders
>Interpret and clarify local and University 
>policies and procedures for student leaders
>Ensure compliance with University policies and 
>procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations
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>*Basic Qualifications :
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>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
>Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
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>Additional Qualifications and Skills :
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>Master’s Degree or Certification in Assistive Technology Specialist
>Teachers of the Visually Impaired are strongly encouraged to apply
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>Certificates and Licenses :
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>Physical Requirements :
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>Working Conditions :
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>Harvard will require COVID vaccination for all 
>Harvard community members who will have any 
>on-campus presence. Individuals may claim 
>exemption from the vaccine requirement for 
>medical or religious reasons. More information 
>regarding the University’s COVID vaccination 
>requirement and exceptions may be found at the 
>University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” 
>webpage:<http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/>http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/. 
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>Additional Information :
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>The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will not 
>provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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>In order to be considered for this role, a 
>resume and cover letter must be submitted with application.
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>The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) 
>comprises several entities serving about 30,000 
>students annually. The Harvard Extension School, 
>the Harvard Summer School, the Harvard 
>Professional Development Programs and the 
>Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement 
>allow Harvard to serve the learning needs of 
>students across their life. For more than a 
>century, Harvard Extension School has made 
>Harvard faculty and teaching accessible to a 
>diverse community of local, national, and 
>international students. Harvard Extension School 
>enrolls approximately 17,000 students per year 
>in approximately 46 graduate and undergraduate 
>liberal arts and professional fields. More than 
>1,500 open enrollment courses are offered 
>year-round with over 600 available online are 
>offered at affordable prices to our communities 
>across the world.  Harvard Summer School offers 
>approximately 450 courses on the Harvard Campus 
>to 11,000 secondary school, college and adult 
>learners and more than 30 international study 
>abroad programs for up to 600 students each 
>summer. The Division also includes the Harvard 
>Institute for Learning in Retirement with 
>approximately 550 active members and Harvard 
>Professional Development Programs offering 80 
>short noncredit courses to almost 4,000 learners annually.
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>All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
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>Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:
>Time Off: 3 – 4 weeks paid vacation, paid 
>holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid 
>holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year
>Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of 
>excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, 
>all coverage begins as of your start date.
>Retirement: University-funded retirement plan 
>with full vesting after 3 years of service.
>Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition 
>assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard 
>Extension School and discounted options through 
>participating Harvard grad schools.
>Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted 
>MBTA pass as well as additional options to 
>assist employees in their daily commute.
>Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and 
>classes at little or no cost, including stress 
>management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
>Harvard access to athletic facilities, 
>libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
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>Contact Information
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>Leora Simon
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>leorasimon at fas.harvard.edu
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>Interim Director
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>Accessibility Services
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>Division of Continuing Education
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