[CT-NFB] UConn is Hiring Assistive Technology Coordinator

Mon Oct 19 16:04:14 UTC 2020

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Subject: [CT-NFB] UConn is Hiring Assistive Technology Coordinator

Dear Colleagues:

The University of Connecticut invites applicants for an Assistive
Technology Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Associate
Director for the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD), the
Coordinator will collaborate with University IT departments to assist
with new and on-going accessibility efforts for a broad portfolio of
technologies, including the learning management system, educational
technology tools, academic course materials and more. The incumbent is
the hands-on assistive technology expert who will work directly with
campus partners to identify, assess and provide direction for the
implementation of technology and content that is accessible.  The
Assistive Technology Coordinator will provide consultations and trainings
on the accessibility of technology and assistive technology, developing
useful resources and tools, and helping to implement policies that
promote the accessibility of technologies at UConn.

For the complete position description and to apply, please go the UConn
Jobs posting:
https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/494501/assistive-technology-coordinator-functional-specialist

Best regards-

Tim

Timothy Smagacz
Administrative Coordinator
Center for Students with Disabilities
University of Connecticut
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4174
Wilbur Cross Building, Room 204
Storrs, CT  06269-4174
timothy.smagacz at uconn.edu <mailto:timothy.smagacz at uconn.edu> 
Voice: (860) 486-2020
FAX: (860) 486-4412
http://www.csd.uconn.edu <http://www.csd.uconn.edu/> 
Pronouns: he/him/his

Assistive Technology Coordinator (Functional Specialist)

APPLY NOW <https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/967/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=494501&lJobSourceTypeID=807&sLanguage=en-us> Search #:Â 494501
Work type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Storrs Campus
Categories:Â Administrative Services

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut invites applicants for an Assistive
Technology Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Associate
Director for the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD), the
Coordinator will collaborate with University IT departments to assist
with new and on-going accessibility efforts for a broad portfolio of
technologies, including the learning management system, educational
technology tools, academic course materials and more. The incumbent is
the hands-on assistive technology expert who will work directly with
campus partners to identify, assess and provide direction for the
implementation of technology and content that is accessible.Â  The
Assistive Technology Coordinator will provide consultations and trainings
on the accessibility of technology and assistive technology, developing
useful resources and tools, and helping to implement policies that
promote the accessibility of technologies at UConn.

The successful candidate is expected to work with a fair amount of
independence, within the goals and objectives established by the CSD. The
incumbent will be sensitive to and have an understanding of the diverse
academic, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds of University students
and staff while establishing and maintaining a positive working
relationship with relative constituents. The Assistive Technology
Coordinator assists in ensuring that all University entities comply with
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and other relevant state and
federal legislation, including ICT standards and guidelines and WCAG
2.0.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Serves as the primary technical consultant for assistive technology
2.  used at CSD and across UConn; resolves problems and addresses concerns
3.  related to student services and access involving assistive technology;
4.  addresses issues that arise regarding content access, alternate media and
5.  captioning.
6.   
7.   
8.  Collaborates with existing University IT departments, to implement
9.  the use of classroom-based and/or standard University technologies to
10.coordinate accommodations and ensure course content access; collaborate
11.with faculty and staff to remediate course materials and resources to
12.ensure minimum levels of accessibility.
13. 
14. 
15.Collaborates with experts from IT, Procurement and the Office of
16.Institutional Equity (OIE) on creating and implementing accessibility
17.technology standards, best practices and uniform business processes to
18.ensure a minimum level of compliance to tech-related accessibility laws
19.and national standards across the University.
20. 
21. 
22.Investigates, evaluates and pilots new assistive technology products,
23.identifies trends, evaluates need for and recommends acquisition of
24.technology; ; communicates with vendors regarding pricing and usability
25.of various technologies to be used by students with disabilities;
26.performs cost/benefit analysis of technology ; develops budget
27.recommendations for assistive technology.
28. 
29. 
30.Conducts outreach activities designed to promote CSDâ€™s technology
31.initiatives to faculty and staff;; collaborates with CETL and ITS staff
32.to provide faculty and staff training on how to make content accessible,
33.the accessibility of teaching/learning technology, along with the use of
34.assistive technology in the classroom. Manages CSDâ€™s assistive
35.technology (AT) program (CSDTech), which oversees the provision of
36.technology-related accommodations, including but not limited to:
37.alternate media, technology-based notetaking assistance, text-to-speech
38.software, and captioned media; recommends and implements appropriate
39.technologies based on studentâ€™s functional limitations.
40. 
41. 
42.Supervises the CSDTech team members in conducting technology needs
43.assessments for students with disabilities and develops customized
44.technology services suites, including both assistive technology and
45.learning technology as appropriate; creates technology instructional
46.modules as needed to support student use of AT.
47. 
48. 
49.Oversees the administration of the technology equipment loan program
50.by the CSDTech team; maintains a current inventory of hardware, software,
51.supplies and other equipment needed for the operation of the assistive
52.technology support program; monitors equipment for
53.upgrades/damages/viruses; troubleshoots problems and arranges for repair
54.or replacement; performs minor maintenance and repair.; Implements
55.replacement cycle and upgrade plans to ensure minimum disruption to
56.services; collaborates with SAIT to maintain security of assistive
57.technology. Technology includes but is not limited to smart pens, reader
58.pens, recorders, laptops, tablets and FM systems
59. 
60. 
61.Interviews, hires, trains and supervises graduate and undergraduate
62.student employee staff to assist with the implementation of assistive
63.technology support program. Develops work schedules as well as writes and
64.maintains CSDTech Team Student Employee Handbook (i.e. â€œhow toâ€
65.guide).
66. 
67. 
68.Collects and analyzes data related to assistive technology use
69.semester to semester using an Access database; reports on data for CSD
70.annual report; uses data for making recommendations regarding technology
71.purchases, upgrades, use and sun-setting.
72. 
73. 
74.Serves as theÂ  web administrator for the CSD website using
75.WordPress and HTML for content updates.
76. 
77. 
78.Performs related duties as required or assigned.
79. 
80. 
81.Keeps informed of new requirements/regulations regarding technology
82.and digital access issued by the Office of Civil Rights, Federal
83.Government, U.S. Access Board, etc. (e.g., ICT Standards and Guidelines,
84.WCAG 2.0, etc.).
85. 
86. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Educational Technology,
2.  Computer Science, Rehabilitation, Vocational Education, or related field,
3.  or equivalent training and experience.
4.   
5.   
6.  Four years of IT experience, which must include at least 2 years of
7.  experience with assistive technology (AT), or a Master's Degree in a
8.  related field and 2 years of AT experience.Â  Â 
9.   
10. 
11.Demonstrated experience with the functionality and limitations of
12.current assistive technology and accessible features embedded within
13.technology, including Microsoft and Apple applications, Adobe Acrobat
14.Pro, smart pens, Read & Write, and other assistive technologies
15.(e.g., Dragon, Jaws, etc.).
16. 
17. 
18.Demonstrated experience in evaluating and recommending assistive
19.technology or accessibility features of mainstream technology to provide
20.access.
21. 
22. 
23.Basic website administration skills.
24. 
25. 
26.Experience working with students with disabilities and demonstrated
27.judgement and sensitivity to their unique and confidential needs.
28. 
29. 
30.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students
31.from diverse backgrounds.
32. 
33. 
34.Demonstrated knowledge of legal mandates, including the Americans
35.with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and
36.Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as compliance
37.requirements regarding assistive technology and web accessibility,
38.including best practices and standards as outlined in Section 508 and the
39.W3C WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
40. 
41. 
42.Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented,
43.collaborative environment.
44. 
45. 
46.Demonstrated ability and experience conducting workshops.
47. 
48. 
49.Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to
50.detail.
51. 
52. 
53.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the
54.ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with a wide range of
55.technical skills.
56. 
57. 
58.Demonstrated supervisory skills.
59. 
60. 
61.Ability to work effectively across campuses and travel to regional
62.campuses (Waterbury, Stamford, Hartford, Farmington, and Avery Point).
63. 
64. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Assistive Technology Certification or advanced degree in related
2.  technology field.
3.   
4.   
5.  Experience working with students with disabilities in higher
6.  education.
7.   
8.   
9.  Extensive experience with and understanding of universal design
10.principles and accessibility principles related to emerging web
11.technologies, multimedia, and learning environments.
12. 
13. 
14.Previous experience in supervising staff, including undergraduate and
15.graduate student employees.
16. 
17. 
18.Ability to leverage data collection tools such as surveys,
19.questionnaires, and interviews and compile into compelling narratives in
20.both written, verbal, and statistical forms.
21. 
22. 
23.Demonstrated experience working with technology vendors and service
24.providers.
25. 
26. 
27.Experience with instructional design and training.
28. 
29. 

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This appointment may require weekend or evening hours on occasion due to
the nature of the Centerâ€™s work.Â  Salary is commensurate with
experience.Â  This is a full-time, 12-month position.

TO APPLY

Please apply online atÂ
https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff
Positions, Search #494501 to upload aÂ resume, cover letter,Â and contact
information forÂ three (3) professional references.Â Â Screening of
applicants will begin immediately.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.Â 

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on
October 28, 2020.Â 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which
may be found atÂ
http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does
the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who
consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers
and institutes serve the Universityâ€™s teaching, research, diversity,
and outreach missions, leading to UConnâ€™s ranking as one of the
nationâ€™s top research universities. UConnâ€™s faculty and staff are the
critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and
diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans,
people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented
populations.

Advertised:Â Oct 14 2020Â Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Â Oct 28 2020Â Eastern Daylight Time

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