[WADNet Post] August 29, 2006: Job Openings
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JOB OPENINGS
-- Sep 8: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Coordinator, UW-Madison
-- Sep 15: Deaf Empowerment Executive Director
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Sep 8: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Coordinator, UW-Madison
University of Wisconsin at Madison Extends Search for Deaf/Hard of
Hearing Position
**New deadline to apply: September 8, 2006**
Please see the full position description at:
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_053654.html
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Coordinator & Accommodations Specialist:
Deaf and HoH
Degree and area of specialization:
A baccalaureate degree is required, master's degree preferred, or
equivalent combination of degree and experience.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Two or more years professional experience, preferably in a
post-secondary setting, working with people who are deaf and hard of
hearing.
Previous experience coordinating interpreting and speech to text
services desired, preferably in a post-secondary setting.
Current knowledge of interpreter and speech to text credentials,
assessments, and best practices.
Ability to determine student service eligibility and assess employee
skill level necessary to provide sign language interpreting and speech
to text services.
Knowledge of deafness, services and accommodations for postsecondary
students who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing, role and functions of sign
language interpreters and speech to text providers, and communication
methods used by individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing.
Knowledge, comfort and experience in working with people who are d/Deaf,
hard of hearing, or who have disabilities and state and federal laws
applying to nondiscrimination.
Ability to advocate effectively for students and Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Program staff, and for the development of the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Services Program.
Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
Tact, diplomacy and firmness in dealing with students, faculty and staff.
Ability to work independently, track multiple projects, prioritize work,
meet deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to change.
Knowledge of current office technologies.
Moderate to native fluency in sign language strongly desired.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Grant writing experience preferred.
Budget experience and ability to forecast anticipated costs preferred.
Principal duties:
Reporting to the Director of the McBurney Disability Resource Center,
the incumbent will coordinate academic support services and serve as an
accommodations specialist for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
This position supervises 1.5 full time staff interpreters and 15-20
academic hourly interpreters and speech to text providers.
TO INSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: SEPTEMBER 08, 2006
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three work related references
by the application deadline date to:
Diane Steele
Human Resources Coordinator
Offices of the Dean of Students
75 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Dr
Madison, WI 53706
TTY: 608-263-6393
Fax: 608-265-5646
dlsteele@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.
**Please see the full position description online at:
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_053654.html
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information
regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We
promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
(Contributed by: Amy Free, WADNet Reader)
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Sep 15: Deaf Empowerment Executive Director
Deaf Empowerment’s Executive Director position is OPEN.
Visit Deaf Empowerment's website at http://www.deafe.org to view the job
description.
If you are interested to apply for the position, please download the
application from Deaf Empowerment's website and follow directions to
send in the form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2006.
(Contributed by: Vicki Shapiro, Deaf Empowerment)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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