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I wanted to encourage anyone from this group that may have an interest in
the job posting below to get in touch with me at
<a href="mailto:leorasimon@fas.harvard.edu">leorasimon@fas.harvard.edu</a>
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!<br><br>
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Access Technologies and Digital Accessibility Specialist</td></tr>
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*<i>Job Summary</i> :</td></tr>
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Independently assess the needs of the student body, develop and organize
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<i>Job-Specific Responsibilities</i> :</td></tr>
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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. <br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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
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*<i>Typical Core Duties</i> :</td></tr>
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Develop and implement programs to enhance the quality of the student
experience; manage processes, outreach, content and finances<br>
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<br>
Manage events and conferences including developing content, structure,
and publicity, coordinating with other Harvard offices and groups, and
managing logistical details<br>
Advise student organizations on a variety of matters including risk
reduction strategies, safe alcohol management, budgeting and goal
setting<br>
Produce and analyze reports to analyze program and event data<br>
May determine accessibility eligibility and promote available resources
and available options<br>
May work with the Title IX office on best practices and coordination of
the University’s overall response to Title IX issues<br>
Develop and implement comprehensive event management training programs
for student organization leaders<br>
Interpret and clarify local and University policies and procedures for
student leaders<br>
Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable
legal rules and regulations<br>
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*<i>Basic Qualifications</i> :</td></tr>
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required<br>
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience<br>
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Master’s Degree or Certification in Assistive Technology Specialist<br>
Teachers of the Visually Impaired are strongly encouraged to apply<br>
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<i>Certificates and Licenses</i> :</td></tr>
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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:<a href="http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/">
http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/</a>.</td>
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<i>Additional Information</i> :</td></tr>
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<i>The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will not provide visa sponsorship for
this position.</i><br>
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<i>In order to be considered for this role, a resume and cover letter
must be submitted with application.</i><br>
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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.<br>
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All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.<br>
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Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:<br>
<b>Time Off</b>: 3 – 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid
sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year<br>
<b>Medical/Dental/Vision</b>: We offer a variety of excellent medical
plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start
date.<br>
<b>Retirement</b>: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting
after 3 years of service.<br>
<b>Tuition Assistance Program</b>: Competitive tuition assistance
program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted
options through participating Harvard grad schools.<br>
<b>Transportation</b>: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well
as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.<br>
<b>Wellness options</b>: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or
no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and
complimentary health services.<br>
<b>Harvard access </b>to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events
and many discounts throughout metro Boston.</td></tr>
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Contact Information</td></tr>
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Leora Simon <br><br>
leorasimon@fas.harvard.edu<br><br>
Interim Director<br><br>
Accessibility Services <br><br>
Division of Continuing Education<br>
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