The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Sign Language Interpreting Specialist at the North Carolina School for the Deaf.

The primary purpose of the Sign Language Specialist is to provide interpretation of sign language (receptive and expressive) for students, staff, parents, and school community. Assist with daily assignments and supervise two (2) sign language interpreters, a foreign language interpreter, and the communications specialist. Employee will interpret for staff and students in a variety of situations such as: IEPs, staff meetings, staff trainings, professional development, 1:1 meeting, mental health assessments, medical, including, but not limited to, on and off campus. Work may also include interpreting for school plays, concerts, entertainment events, extracurricular activities, student field trips, employment needs, job interviews as appropriate, classroom interpreting, etc. Skills in language mediation and possession of long-term and short-term memory is needed. Employees must possess the skills in interpreting/transliterating from ASL to English and English to ASL. Knowledge and adherence to the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is also required.

This position supervises NCSD staff interpreters, as well as contracted interpreters, including Sign Language Interpreters, and all Spoken Language Interpreters and Translators. Work involves coordinating interpreting services on and off campus, and includes responsibility for interpreter contract services, encompassing the use of Certified Deaf Interpreters. Monitor and evaluate the quality of interpreting services. Provide guidance for interpreters specific to improving technical interpreting skills and maintaining a high level of professionalism. Coordinate and provide training for students, staff, and interpreters related to communication accessibility, as needed. Coordinate other accessibility services such as: Captioning, Tactile Interpreting, Close Vision Interpreting, Haptics, and Pro-Tactile Sign Language. Coordinate accessibility for recorded materials. Develop and maintain community partnerships. Employee reports to the Director of NCSD.

The Rocky Mountain Deaf School Board of Directors, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Rocky Mountain Deaf school.

As an ASL-English bilingual charter school nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS) is an international model of PreK-12 deaf education. From the school’s inception to its new building to its language and educational philosophy, the fabric of RMDS is access to language and education. The school building is a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility designed with Deaf Space architectural principles to fit the unique communication needs of deaf learners and stakeholders. The facility was designed to be a signing space where all staff, students, and stakeholders commit to ensuring maximum visual language access. RMDS teachers hold a master’s degree at a minimum, which goes beyond the state’s teaching certification requirements, and all students are taught with a bilingual approach.

Director Summary:
RMDS currently seeks a visionary Director with the skillset to navigate the current educational landscape, implement best practices for educating deaf children, and blaze new trails in maximizing the infinite potential of each and every deaf child that walks through its doors. The Director role at RMDS is multilayered: beyond leadership; oversight of school policies and procedures; and stewardship of RMDS, the Director is also responsible for the following:
* Operations
* Facilities management
* Managing relationships with
* community members and
* stakeholders
* Liaison with the Board of Directors.
* Instructional leadership
* Human resources
* Incorporate EDI in all aspects of RMDS Financial management
* Community outreach
* Strategic planning
* School accreditation standards
* School Safety Emergency Response Planning (SERP)

Through strong collaboration with students, parents, and staff, the Director will provide guidance and leadership following the RMDS values set forth:

High Expectations:
The Director will model and expect the best work from students, faculty, board members and parents.

Family Atmosphere:
The Director will create a welcoming and intimate environment in which students, parents, and educators can work productively and respectfully.

Exceptional Teamwork:
The Director will create an environment in which collaborative efforts will result in more than individual efforts will accomplish.

Continuous Innovation:
The Director will work collaboratively to seek out and find creative new ways to be effective in all aspects of school operations and educational practices, including thinking outside the box.

Zest:
The Director will maintain high motivation to be the best.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
* Master’s degree in Deaf Education or a related field.
* Holds or has sufficient qualifications to obtain a Colorado special education with a deaf and hard of hearing endorsement.
* Holds or has sufficient qualifications to obtain a Colorado Principal’s License.
* At least five years of teaching and/or administrative experience.
* Leadership experience.
* Knowledge of and/or experience with business management and stakeholder collaboration is preferred.

Knowledge of:
* ASL/English bilingual-bimodal philosophy and curriculum.
* Current trends and best practices in deaf education.
* Instructional strategies to promote high levels of student achievement.
* Special education needs, issues, and regulations.

Ability to:
* Develop a strong working relationship and share knowledge and skills with all staff,
teachers, and paraprofessionals.
* Structure time, prioritize, and manage multiple avenues of competing priorities.
* Maintain current awareness of charter school needs, issues, and regulations.

Skills:
* Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English.
* Establishing and maintaining positive, respectful relations with a variety of people.
* Effective communication and leadership qualities.
* Evidence of data-driven decision-making skills.
* Effective and positive interpersonal skills.

Contract position: (0.5 – 1.0 FTE)
Posting closes: open until filled
The Deaf Children’s Society of BC (DCS) is a Canadian not-for-profit agency established in 1981 that provides resources, programs, support and information to families with Deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age 5. DCS provides family-centered, language-rich environments where children thrive and grow towards success in their families and in the community through accessible early language exposure.
DCS is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to join us and lead our organization into its next chapter with strategic and innovative approaches. Our ideal candidate has exceptional leadership skills with strong administrative, financial management and supervisory experience. As well, the candidate will be fluent in American Sign Language and have excellent communication skills to support our linguistically and culturally diverse staff, children and families, as well as to engage with community stakeholders and Ministry representatives.
Job Description
– Manages, supervises and oversees the optimal implementation of all early intervention services, budget management, invoicing, evaluation, staff hiring, training and supervision, intern/student teacher management and program development
– Develops collaborative relationships and with government, funders and external agencies
– DCS’s early intervention services and programs are sustainable and align with DCS’s mission and values
– Advocates and promotes DCS’s role as an innovative leader in the fields of early intervention, early learning frameworks and Deaf education
– Prepares timely submission of program reports as required to meet contractual obligations and ensures compliance with licensing requirements
– Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
– Work experience: at least three years in a leadership/Director role and a master’s degree is preferable
– Bilingual ASL/English fluency required
– Must be able to demonstrate strong written and signed/spoken communication skills
– Experience in managing program budgets
– Grant/proposal writing and management experience is an asset
– Must be familiar with child development (typical and atypical), children with multiple exceptionalities and support needs, cochlear implants and Language Deprivation Syndrome
– Must be familiar with a range of early intervention service delivery models
– Possess strong initiative and the leadership skills necessary to build effective relationships and promote an atmosphere of trust, support and respect
– Must be able to work a flexible schedule as appropriate, including monthly Board meetings and special events
– Computer skills required in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, website management, and experience with video conferencing and social media
– Must pass a vulnerable sector check and other sector checks as required by licensing
Reports to and evaluated by: DCS Board of Directors
DCS offers a competitive compensation package
The job location is in Vancouver, BC, Canada

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title: Associate Employee Relations Coordinator

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Associate Employee Relations Coordinator supports the employee relations team by managing and responding to workplace concerns through review, documentation and fact-finding and partnering with the managers and leaders across the university, as well as other HR functions, to create programs and initiatives that support positive relations among staff, faculty, and the organization.

Job Description:

Uses data to identify trends in employee relations topics across the university and make recommendations for ways to proactively and preventatively address employees’ concerns; and ensure that all cases assigned to them are documented and acted upon in a timely and thorough manner.

Serves as an employee relations team member within Human Resources to provide relevant and effective consulting services.

Assists the HR Manager with employee complaints and staff grievances processes; conducts investigations as needed; works with employees to resolve workplace conflicts; and provides confidential counseling to employees and supervisors on ways to improve the work relationship and work environment.

Conducts exit interviews with separating employees to gather information.

Develops surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resources policies and other employment issues.

Performs compliance reporting and document management for onboarding.

Participates in employee experience related projects or initiatives.

Champions a strong continuous improvement culture to ensure deployment of scalable, simplified, and standardized processes.

Expresses, models, and reinforces a process-honoring culture.

Provides input to ensure service delivery is compliant with laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

Ensures application of standard policies.

Maintains the Employee Relations website; and clarifies policies and procedures to employees on the process.

Serves as a mediator to help resolve employee conflicts on an as needed basis.

Works with the HR Manager on developing new policies and updating existing employee relations policies under the Administration and Operations Manual.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in.)

Bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of two years of experience in employee relations, mediation, policy development or counseling (college student work and/or internship experience will be considered).

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs.)

SHRM or HRCI certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position.)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.

Excellent understanding of mediation techniques and restorative practices.

Excellent understanding of dispute and conflict resolution.

Excellent ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.

Demonstrated experience with training in restorative practices or mediation.

Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Other Important Information:

This position is expected to report to work on campus. However, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or the University.

All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They also will be required to submit their vaccination record within the first week of employment. If they cannot be fully vaccinated, they may apply for a medical or religious exemption.

The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

FLSA Exempt Status?

Yes

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing interpretive and administrative services for the Wisconsin School for the Deaf staff and students, as assigned by the supervisor, including voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communications with hearing persons in the professional and lay communities including hearing parents of deaf students, the Parent Staff Association, the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf, various advisory councils and committees, school districts, parent-teacher organizations, and civic groups. Responsibilities also include providing program development, implementation and management of interpreter services to the staff and students at WSD.

Provide classroom instruction for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf-Blind children and those with additional disabilities ages 3-21 that have been identified of needing additional instructional support. Provide academic interventions in reading, writing, and/or math as determined during the Response to Intervention (RTI) process. Instruction and intervention include the preparation of materials and planning outside of class time as well as individual and group instruction during assigned work hours. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating level of 2+ upon hire and 3 by end of probation is required.

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Associate Psychologist
Job Description:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provides psychotherapy services to students through individual, group, couples, and family therapy; and conducts initial intake interviews and evaluations.

Provides psychological assessment and diagnostic services to students and community clients; and administers and interprets tests which are used for the purpose of diagnosis of mental disorders and learning disabilities.

Completes clinical and administrative documentation in an accurate, legal, and timely manner.

Supervises Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) trainees, including students from Gallaudet’s graduate programs in psychology, counseling, and social work as well as trainees from off campus graduate programs; and assists in the ongoing development of the CAPS training program.

Engages in crisis intervention and prevention; participates in the CAPS’ emergency on-call system; and provides referrals to psychiatrists, hospitals, and other referral agencies as needed.

Maintains close working relationships with other University departments including academic departments and student service departments; guest lectures in academic classes; and provides consultation to staff and faculty in areas of mental health.

Provides consultation for community agencies, parents, and other individuals on topics of mental health with deaf individuals; and presents at conferences, workshops and training seminars for community groups.

Plans and implements campus-wide programs, workshops and other activities designed to foster mental health; and participates in workshops, screening events, training, paraprofessional programs, and other prevention programs.

Assists in the planning, development, and coordination of local, national, and international mental health workshops, conferences, conventions, and symposia sponsored by CAPS.

Serves as a liaison with campus and external organizations as requested to further the status of the CAPS as a respected mental health program.

Keeps abreast of developments and research in psychological assessment, counseling, mental health issues, educational issues, and other related areas; continues own professional development by participating in continuing education programs; and maintains active memberships in professional organizations.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in.):

A doctoral degree in clinical psychology.

A minimum of one year of professional experience in mental health services.

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs.):

Experience working in a higher education or K-12 setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position.):

Strong knowledge of the educational, psychological, social and vocational implications and impact unique to deaf individuals.

Strong knowledge of unique considerations related to the psychological testing of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Strong ability to apply and adapt theories, principles, and practices in assessment and counseling to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Strong ability to work with the range and types of problems encountered in a mental health setting.

Strong ability to ensure the utmost discretion and confidentiality in all matters.

Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

FLSA Exempt Status?

Yes

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Under the supervision of the Principal, this position provides classroom instruction for students, ages 3-21, who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and/or have additional disabilities in a residential program. Instruction includes preparation of materials and planning outside of class time as well as individual and group instruction during assigned work hours.

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Compliance Coordinator
Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP), the Compliance Coordinator works with the University’s campus partners to oversee the EOP process and provide guidance to faculty and staff.

Job Description:

Coordinates the EOP training and education efforts and utilize statistical data needed for planning, publication, reporting, benchmarking, and program evaluation to ensure equity of the hiring processes and overall program support.

Serve as the Deputy ADA Coordinator evaluating reasonable accommodation requests for faculty, staff, and Clerc Center employees and assisting in prompt, impartial, and thorough investigations of allegations of discrimination policy violations that include Title VI, VII, and Title IX, for University and Clerc Center faculty, staff, and/or students and visitors.

Facilitates the interactive process for reasonable accommodation “RA” requests; provides oversight of the reasonable accommodation process for employees; coordinates “RA” requests to provide effective accommodations; and serves as a liaison with the Office of Campus Planning or university units in referring approved RA ergonomic furniture, equipment for purchase, or needed services.

Assists with the interactive process for approving exemptions for the mandatory University COVID-19 requirement; updates the SHS and Coronavirus support team and academic departments in updating all COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Requests and routing through the SN platform; compiles and sends electronic EOP response letters to vaccination exemption requests; and maintains all records related to reasonable accommodation requests and compiles cumulative data for tracking purposes.

Coordinates the hiring process under the direction of the Director of EOP and serves as the frontline contact person for inquiries regarding search committees; and creates and monitors Search Committee training activities to ensure that committee members have completed yearly required training and communicates with search committee chairs to ensure EOP has all required information.

Plans and coordinates training for search committees and hiring administrators; collaborates with Human Resources (HR) in ensuring all search committee documents are uploaded into the SN and Workday (WD) platform; and leads workshops and meetings with search committee members regarding the search process, EOP compliance, and other related topics.

Manages EOP cases in the ServiceNow (SN) platform; processes EOP cases in a timely manner and reviews the SN cases to ensure cases are up to date and resolved; ensures that all relevant information and documents are uploaded into the SN platform; ensures that all initial cases are routed through SN as appropriate; directs university employees to create cases in SN or creates cases as a means to expedite the EOP response and deliver superior customer service; tracks cases in SN to ensure they are resolved in a timely manner; and serves as the point of contact with GTS on case management issues.

Manages all aspects of EOP’s training and education programming portfolio; assists with developing EOP training and presents current and emerging civil rights regulatory obligations, university policies and procedures, and EOP programming; supports the University’s bilingual mission by creating training content in ASL, English, and Spanish; and provides ADA-compliant training materials.

Provides excellent customer service and employs good judgment in all communications and interactions with the University community.

Assists in collecting and analyzing EOP data and prepares trend reports, statistics, and assessment data identifying and creating reports; meets critical deadlines for the completion of EOP monthly and annual reports; and works collaboratively with the departments regarding DEDI goals and initiatives and other related projects.

Investigates discriminatory allegations integrating best practices; develops investigation plans and maintain a thorough and well-documented investigative process by gathering and documenting evidentiary material; maintains accurate and thorough records and notes of the investigatory process; analyzes information and policies to determine violations of policy and writes investigation reports ensuring a well-documented investigative process; acts as a neutral party throughout all aspects of fact-finding and ensures a prompt, fair, and impartial process for all parties; develops professionally written, comprehensive, unbiased written reports that include a summary of facts and recommended findings; maintains a high level of confidentiality on all office and investigation proceedings consistent with University policy and applicable law; and provides periodic, timely updates regarding the status of complaints received and investigations in progress to the Director of Equal Opportunity Programs.

Assists with the management of the division’s web presence; ensures that all sites are kept up to date and accurate; works with the DEDI’s Marketing and Communication Manager, University’s webmaster, and staff to facilitate implementation of additions or changes; develops new sites that benefit the community; and utilizes technical knowledge in establishing links and so on.

Manages special projects which may be ongoing or short-term and require project planning and coordination.

Participates in conferences, workshops, and training and monitors emerging issues, trends, and promising practices to enhance campus-wide equal opportunities and accessibility.

Prepares a variety of materials as requested; inventories and purchases supplies, materials, equipment, and services as needed for the department; prepares purchase requisitions, interdepartmental invoices, EchoSign documents, check requests, etc.; follows up on all purchasing procedures or orders to ensure adherence to guidelines; and assists with record-keeping.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

Performs related and other duties as needed.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in.)

Bachelor’s degree Human Resources, Social Work, Psychology, or a related area.

A minimum of three years of professional experience with ensuring compliance with Title VII, ADA, non-discrimination, or related regulations and policies.

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs):

Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.

Experience in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position.)

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Excellent database and technical skills.

Excellent presentation and training skills to develop and promote diversity using technology and creative programming for the Equal Opportunity Programs Office.

Excellent writing skills with the ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations diplomatically.

Excellent familiarity with District of Columbia and Federal Compliance policies and laws related to discrimination, harassment, hate/bias, and sexual violence.

Excellent skills in exercising professional judgement, tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive confidential matters.

Demonstrated experience working successfully with individuals from diverse cultural background and perspectives.

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications and document sharing tools.

Demonstrated experience working in an environment of strict confidentiality and sensitive information.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, parents, and administrators) with diplomacy and tact.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Other Important Information:

If the successful candidate has over four years of required experience and exceeds the qualifications, they may be hired as “Senior Compliance Coordinator.”

This position is expected to report to work on campus. However, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or the University.

All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster). They also will be required to submit their vaccination record within the first week of employment. If they cannot be fully vaccinated, they may apply for a medical or religious exemption.

The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

FLSA Exempt Status?

Yes

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Senior Digital Engagement Coordinator
Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Office for Career Success, the Senior Digital Engagement Coordinator promotes and strengthens Gallaudet’s career ecosystem involving students, alumni, faculty and employers with a particular focus on diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility.

Job Description:

Digital Content Development

Digitizes the Office for Career Success curriculum content and external communications; and assists the Director in developing best practices, standards and infusing core career competencies into current academic curriculums.

Leads in developing career education materials that are used by the Career Success team and will be accessible through digital means and targeted to students, faculty, employer and alumni.

Uses project management and data-driven strategies to streamline office operations and processes; and establishes strategic relationship engagement with key external partners such as employers and alumni.

Leads all marketing and communications coming out of the Office for Career Success to promote events and learning content; and liaisons with department unit heads to develop digital credentials, e-portfolios and customize all platforms (Simplicity, Watermark, Workday, Navigate as well as other platforms required for office operations and services) to further ease the career experience as well as lead campus-wide efforts in strengthening and utilizing career digital awareness.

Assists in the design and implementation of the Office for Career Success’s resources and curriculum development as a part of overall academic and career education, and assessments including delivering on strategic priorities, program goals, and student learning outcomes by infusing academic and career core competencies as a part of the overall academic and career success for our students.

Creates virtual career development related training, webinars and modules for the Career Success team to better support faculty and professional staff in conducting effective career conversations.

Partners with the Director and General Education (GE) and other school directors and faculty to develop and update career course curriculum and materials.

Coordinates campus-wide efforts to promote digital credentials and the use of e-portfolios for students to articulate their career journey.

Assessment and Data Transparency

Advances the Office for Career Success toward data-driven practices; leads teams in collecting data and reporting data to different stakeholders and audience; and builds a culture of data transparency.

Updates integral platforms to ease the data collection and reporting process for office staff; and prioritizes employer data collection efforts.

Partners with the Director in synthesizing and reporting various data points across audiences, services and operations.

Collects and externally shares success stories from students, faculty and employers.

Uses assessment tools (both student self-assessments and program-level assessments), curriculum mapping, data collection, and reporting to assess effectiveness of programming and make recommendations for future programs; and incorporates feedback for ongoing improvement of program effectiveness and services including any revision of curriculums to be more career-centric across the general education curriculum and its Schools.

Maintains current information on recruiting practices, timelines, and industry trends for the designated academic school.

Collects feedback from faculty and students and makes recommendations for changes and updates to events and courses as needed.

Community Building

Advises the Career Success team in strategic approaches with developing and cultivating relationships with faculty and staff who are known to have high volume of career conversations as well as those who may not be as accustomed to having career conversations, but are passionate about career conversations and wish to participate, including faculty, internship coordinators, academic advisors, financial aid advisors, and administrative support staff.

Promotes Career Education and Professional Development services and programs through multiple marketing channels including the use of technology, and various forms of social media.

Leads the Career Educators in the career development process through review of their current curriculum to ensure core career competencies are infused across the academic curriculum; and leads the career team in self-assessment, information gathering, decision-making, personal branding, networking and job search strategies.

Professional Development and Cross-functional Collaboration

Participates in relevant professional training opportunities and national conferences, and relevant professional associations.

Partners with cross-functional colleagues across campus on committee and working groups to support university priorities and initiatives.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor.

Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

Serves as a mandatory Title IX reporter; and takes annual Title IX training as part of the compliance effort.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in.)

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, education, human resources or a related field.

A minimum of four years of professional experience with digital communication, community development, or a related field.

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs.)

Master’s degree.

Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position.)

Strong customer service skills.

Strong knowledge of current issues related to career development of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Strong interpersonal, public presentation, organizational and communication skills.

Strong knowledge of and ability to build and manage strong stakeholder relationships.

Strong written communication and comfortable working with all levels internally and externally (staff, faculty, alumni, external partners).

Strong ability to connect to undergraduate and graduate students and foster strong coaching relationships.

Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

Strong family with National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) core competencies

Strong expertise in curriculum building and assessments

Strong expertise in using digital and office productivity tools

Strong familiarity with accessibility principles and practices

Demonstrated experience in consulting staff, faculty and external partners

Demonstrated experience with online social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) in a professional setting

Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Other Important Information:

This position is expected to report to work on campus. However, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or the University.

All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster). They also will be required to submit their vaccination record within the first week of employment. If they cannot be fully vaccinated, they may apply for a medical or religious exemption.

The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

FLSA Exempt Status?

Yes

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