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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Specialist - Student Disability Services - STA
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Position Number: 5468113
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Disability Services

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Specialist - Student Disability Services - STA

Job ID: 274998
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Provides administrative support and assistance in implementing and overseeing DHH services within Student Disability Services (SDS). Responsible for assisting in the implementation of all policies and procedures related to DHH accommodations, ensuring effective delivery of student services and support.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists the DHH Services Manager in implementing DHH Services and campus-wide accommodations, including interpreters, real-time captions, note-takers, and equipment.
2. Maintains accurate records related to DHH services.
3. Provides information on accommodation services, advising, and orientation for DHH students.
4. Works closely with other university departments to provide institutional resources, assistance, and guidance to help DHH students resolve issues and overcome barriers to access.
5. Promotes the development of critical/creative thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as learning strategies for DHH students, resulting in improved connections to the campus community and success with personal and professional goals.
6. Provides follow-through and tracks the status of services provided through assessment and evaluation of DHH students.
7. Maintains, assigns, disperses, and collects Assistive Technology.
8. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external agencies to identify accommodation concerns and develop action plans to resolve issues.
9. Provides on-site training and technical support services for students utilizing Assistive Technology.
10. May perform interpreting services and/or real-time captioning accommodations for DHH students in educational environments as needed and appropriate, under the direction of the supervisor.
11. Collects statistical data and develops semester, annual, and ad hoc reports as assigned.
12. Collaborates with the Assistive Technology Specialist to distribute, train, track, and troubleshoot assistive technology for DHH students.
13. Stays up to date with captioned media, real-time captioning, and interpreting standards and resources.
14. Assists with other departmental functions and performs other duties as requested.
15. Provides support for other divisional priorities and initiatives beyond the scope of the department, as requested.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a concentration in Disability Services, ASL Interpreting, or a related field.

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Training in ASL interpreting and/or real-time captioning
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Transliteration (CT) and/or Certificate of Interpretation (CI), American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI), Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or Certification as a Deaf Interpreter

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience in the provision of academic accommodations in secondary or higher education
Experience and knowledge of assistive technology for individuals with hearing loss
Familiarity with DHH student needs and technologies, as well as the qualifications necessary for accommodation providers.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to serve on university committees and work collaboratively with key areas to support persistence and graduation initiatives.
Ability to successfully interact with a community comprised of individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and communication styles.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
Work occasional extended office hours as needed.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and understanding of disabilities and disability laws, and common academic accommodations.
Experience and knowledge of captioned media standards and resources.
Demonstrated proficiency in federal and state laws and mandates related to higher education accessibility and provision of accommodations, including the ADA and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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