Deaf/HOH Services Coordinator - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The mission of the Disability Services Center (DSC) is to empower students to maximize their abilities to thrive in today's global community. At the University of California, Irvine, providing a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity for students with disabilities is a campus wide responsibility and commitment. UCI demonstrates its core values of individual growth, development, civility, and diversity by recognizing students with disabilities as an important part of its student body.

Applies professional knowledge and attention to detail to lead and coordinate the delivery of direct support services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing UCI students. Receives guidance from disability services manager on more complex issues.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $28.07- $30.18 (Hourly).


Required:

• Knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations in relation to the narrow focus of specialization.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff, vendors and all levels of management concerning access accommodations.
• Knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques applicable for Deaf or hard of hearing individuals
• Ability to perceive audio, video and data in order to analyze and interpret audible and visual signals from the source media.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in order to meet expectations and deliverables on-time and in high quality.
• Ability to operate a computer efficiently and effectively, including proficiency with Google Workspace (including Sheets) and Microsoft Office (including Excel).
• Ability to type 60+ WPM.
• High level of English proficiency and flexibility to adapt to and learn new discipline-specific terminology.
• Skill to comprehend the substance of written communications and to respond accordingly.
• Attention to detail, highly organized, quality driven and the ability to multitask for time-sensitive deadlines.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and application of closed captioning, American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture.
• Knowledge of the elements of quality captioning and best practices for captioning technique, style, and technical considerations, such as the Captioning Key guidelines recommended by the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP).
• Experience interacting with or supporting disabled communities.
• 1-3 years Disability Services

Special Conditions:

• Future Of Work hybrid schedule (remote/on-site)

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.