Accessibility Services: Accessibility Services RSA

Department and Code: Accessibility Services - 961             

Supervisor: Melissa Butler                                     

Supervisor Email: butlerm@rhodes.edu

Number of Student Associates in Position: 1

General Description of Position:

The Student Associate for Student Accessibility Services (SAS) will gain valuable project management skills and insight into disability-related issues (e.g., specific disability types and issues, ADA/504 compliance, legal issues, advocacy) which would be beneficial for students interested in careers in education, psychology, social work, counseling, medicine, communications, law, and more. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with disability awareness efforts on campus. Research, coordinate, and market disability awareness programs both passive and active, including co-sponsored programs with other organizations and offices.  Develop informational resources for the awareness activities. 
• Manage The Informed Lynx: Disability Awareness Project efforts, including the Facebook page.
• Provide support to Alliance for Disability Advocacy (ADA) student organization efforts.
• Assist with content development and updates for SAS external and internal websites. 
• Assist with researching, developing, and editing disability-related publications and resources.
• Assist with marketing SAS resource offerings (e.g., Laser Coaching, ADHD coaching, assistive technology, barrier reporting, etc.).
• Assist with internal facilities accessibility review of campus. Review Department of Justice Checklist for ADA Compliance Checklist for Existing Facilities for appropriateness to Rhodes and assist with completing checklist as needed.  Assist with development of transition plan document.
• Assist the Director with SAS reports and assessments.
• Complete regular supervision meetings to discuss progress on assigned projects.

Necessary Qualifications

• Interest in disability access and inclusion issues.
• Prior experience with event planning and marketing.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent skills with writing, organization, and communication.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines successfully and independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in working with sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Punctual, responsible, and reliable.

Physical Demands

Position is mostly sedentary with occasional lifting of items up to 15 lbs.