This Position is for a Coordinator of Communication Access with a public university work location in University, MS.

Definition of Class

Student Disability Services at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a full-time Coordinator of Communication Access position.  This position coordinates and participates in the implementation of services to ensure communication access for students and other campus community members/visitors who are Deaf/hard of hearing.  The position will coordinate ASL interpreting, real-time captioning, and notetaking.  Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, assessing the accommodation and communication needs of Deaf and hard of hearing students, participating in outreach and advocacy activities, acting as a sign language interpreter when needed, and supervising staff/contractual interpreters and student notetakers.

Examples of Work Performed

Supervises staff and vendor interpreters and notetakers to include performance evaluation and policy compliance

Matches interpreters of appropriate skill level to assignments to ensure accurate communication exchange

Recruits, hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates qualified individuals to serve as sign language interpreters and classroom notetakers

Assesses the quality of services provided by third party captioning agencies

Plans, organizes, schedules, and coordinates interperter/captioning/notetaker services

Serves as the University's point of contact regarding issues of Deafness, interpreting, captioning, and students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Meets with Deaf and hard of hearing students to assess and determine individual modes of communication and communication needs

Discusses, advises, and/or assists Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in the development of self-advocacy skills and provides appropriate referrals to university resources.

Responds to complaints and concerns from students regarding the provision of approved and reasonable accommodations

Meets with prospective Deaf/Hard of Hearing students either on campus or through recruitment efforts sponsored by the Office of Admissions

Serves as campus liason for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community providing training, information, and consultation to students and faculty across campus

Provides direct interpreting services as needed often working in collaboration with other interpreters

Troubleshoots issues that may arise while interpreting in the classroom or during other assignments using independent judgement to ensure access and resolve problems in the moment

Adhere to the Registry of Interpreter's for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to professional standards set forth by RID

Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required

Essential Functions

Assesses the accommodation and communication needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students

Participates in outreach and advocacy activities 

Acts as a sign language interpreter

Supervises staff and vendor employees and interpreters

NOTE:  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, special education or a related field.

AND

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

AND

Certification: Must hold current certification as an interpreter, either through QA or RID, or other certification recognized by the State of Mississippi. Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing within 30 days from date of hire.

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

For complete consideration, please email a copy of the required certifications to Ri ers Gilders rhgilder@olemiss.edu.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.