Assistive Technology Coordinator
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
The Assistive Technology Coordinator supportsequitableaccess for students with disabilities by overseeing the delivery of accessible course materials and assistive technology services. This role collaborates with students faculty and staff to ensureaccommodations areimplemented accurately on time and in alignment with accessibility regulations while contributing to the ongoing improvement of accessibility services.
Key Responsibilitiesinclude:
Coordinate and deliver accessible course materials including alternate formats assistive technologies and notetaking tools.
Manage alternate format and assistive technology workflows including timelines documentation and issue resolution.
Provide training and technical support to students faculty and staff related to assistive technologies and accommodation processes.
Maintain and manage assistive technology inventories including studentloancheckout and return processes.
Support compliance with ADA Section 504 and institutional accessibility policies by implementing approved accommodations and applying accessibility best practices.
The incumbent will be expected toobservean unpaid work break two months out of the year.Typicallythe unpaid work breaks areexpected to beinJuneand July butthe datesmayvary each year.
- Monitors deadlines and work flow processes to ensure delivery of services
- Selects and implements technology solutions and develop and updates processes
- Tests troubleshoots and resolves issues post-implementation
- Converts materials (print electronic documents video and/or audio) into alternative formats by utilizing technological mediums and various strategies
Compensation: $35000-$40000/annually(this is the salaryamountprorated based on 2 months of unpaid leave).Salarywill bedeterminedbyfinalistsexperience training education and equity-based factors.
Bachelors degree
At least one year ofwork experiencewith disabled individuals.
Knowledge of PDF remediation using Adobe Acrobat Pro including reading order and tagging.Please includeclear evidenceof knowledge in each area in your resume and/or cover letter.
Knowledgeofassistive technologiessuch asbrailledisplays digital magnifiershearing assistive technologynotetaking systemsscreenreading softwareandtext-to-speechandvoice recognitionsoftware.Please includeclear evidenceof knowledge in each area in your resume and/or cover letter.
Knowledge of multimedia accessibility standards including audio descriptions captions and transcripts.Please includeclear evidenceofknowledgein each area in your resume and/or cover letter.
Knowledge of disability laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 and Section 508.Please includeclear evidenceof knowledge of each of these laws and regulations in your resume and/or cover letter.
Bachelors degreeor higherin occupational therapy special education or rehabilitation sciences and technology.
Two or more years of experienceworkingwith disabled individuals.
Experience with PDF remediation using Adobe Acrobat Pro including form fields reading order and tagging.
Experience with assistive technologies including braille displays digital magnifierslisteningassistive technology notetaking systems screen reading software and text-to-speech and voice recognition software.
Experience withthe use and application of multimedia accessibility standards including audio descriptions captions and transcripts.
WisTechAssistive Technology Certification or RESNA Assistive Technology Professional Certification.
Applicants will be expected to provide:
A cover letter that addresses the candidates professional level workexperienceasitrelates to all required and preferred qualifications.
A Resume
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will beto provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full consideration.Additionaldocumentssubmittedaside from acover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.
Please be detailed.In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Emily Jensen
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
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Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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