Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
ASL/CART Accommodation Assistant |
| Posting Number |
25TM0174 |
| Department |
Access and Disability Resouces |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an
ASL/
CART Accommodation Assistant for Rutgers Access and Disability Resources. The position will assist with coordinating American Sign Language (
ASL), Communication Access Real-time Translation (
CART), and Captioning for students approved for accommodations at all Rutgers campuses. This position is responsible for providing services in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assists with coordinating intake sessions for ASL/CART, Audio Description, and Captioning accommodations, ensuring all requests are processed efficiently.
- Collaborates with faculty to communicate students' approved accommodations, provide training on best practices, and troubleshoot any related issues that arise.
- Partners with external vendors to ensure timely and accurate accommodation needs are met.
- Maintains detailed documentation and provide regular reports.
- Assists with other duties as assigned.
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Hours Per Week |
19.9 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Position Salary |
$20.50/hourly |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Up two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Previous customer service experience.
- Work with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals is a plus.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Excellent communication skills: listening, oral, and written.
- Must have previous experience using Microsoft Office software.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
05/06/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/14/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
May 07, 2025