The Accessibility Consultant within the Office of Disability Services seeks a graduate student to assist with tasks related to physical, digital and programmatic accessibility for people with disabilities. Preferred major is architecture, and consideration for construction management or Civil Engineering is also given. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail. Some basic computer and electronic troubleshooting. Assist with data collection and reports. Must be comfortable learning new systems and various components of accessibility for people with disabilities. Must work well with a team and independently. Training will be provided, but candidate must also be a self-starter. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist accessibility consultant in the development, implementation and monitoring of university efforts to legally comply with the ADA and Section 504 legislation, building codes and regulatory guidance, related state and local regulations, policies, standards and case law. 
• Represent accessibility consultant in various campus capital project meetings and site reviews, including design plan review and ADA checklists for projects.
• Develop enough familiarity with federal and state accessibility standards to thoroughly evaluate projects for access and inclusion for people with disabilities, and intelligently speak to project managers, contractors, campus administration and vendors regarding compliance concerns.
• Assist with the development of training materials and newsletters that cover various topics surrounding accessibility for people with disabilities.
• Contribute to existing long-term campus accessibility projects, including inventory of protruding objects, documentation of door pull pressures, and other projects as directed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including final exam administration and commencement ceremonies.