[Job-Listings] University of Connecticut hiring Assistive Technology Coordinator

[David Andrews]

>
>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>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
><mailto:timothy.smagacz at uconn.edu>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
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>Assistive Technology Coordinator (Functional Specialist)
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><https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/967/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=494501&lJobSourceTypeID=807&sLanguage=en-us>APPLY 
>NOWSearch #: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.  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
>
>
>    * Serves as the primary technical consultant 
> for assistive technology used at CSD and across 
> UConn; resolves problems and addresses concerns 
> related to student services and access 
> involving assistive technology; addresses 
> issues that arise regarding content access, alternate media and captioning.
>
>    * Collaborates with existing University IT 
> departments, to implement the use of 
> classroom-based and/or standard University 
> technologies to coordinate accommodations and 
> ensure course content access; collaborate with 
> faculty and staff to remediate course materials 
> and resources to ensure minimum levels of accessibility.
>
>    * Collaborates with experts from IT, 
> Procurement and the Office of Institutional 
> Equity (OIE) on creating and implementing 
> accessibility technology standards, best 
> practices and uniform business processes to 
> ensure a minimum level of compliance to 
> tech-related accessibility laws and national standards across the University.
>
>    * Investigates, evaluates and pilots new 
> assistive technology products, identifies 
> trends, evaluates need for and recommends 
> acquisition of technology; ; communicates with 
> vendors regarding pricing and usability of 
> various technologies to be used by students 
> with disabilities; performs cost/benefit 
> analysis of technology ; develops budget 
> recommendations for assistive technology.
>
>    * Conducts outreach activities designed to 
> promote CSD’s technology initiatives to 
> faculty and staff;; collaborates with CETL and 
> ITS staff to provide faculty and staff training 
> on how to make content accessible, the 
> accessibility of teaching/learning technology, 
> along with the use of assistive technology in 
> the classroom. Manages CSD’s assistive 
> technology (AT) program (CSDTech), which 
> oversees the provision of technology-related 
> accommodations, including but not limited to: 
> alternate media, technology-based notetaking 
> assistance, text-to-speech software, and 
> captioned media; recommends and implements 
> appropriate technologies based on student’s functional limitations.
>
>    * Supervises the CSDTech team members in 
> conducting technology needs assessments for 
> students with disabilities and develops 
> customized technology services suites, 
> including both assistive technology and 
> learning technology as appropriate; creates 
> technology instructional modules as needed to support student use of AT.
>
>    * Oversees the administration of the 
> technology equipment loan program by the 
> CSDTech team; maintains a current inventory of 
> hardware, software, supplies and other 
> equipment needed for the operation of the 
> assistive technology support program; monitors 
> equipment for upgrades/damages/viruses; 
> troubleshoots problems and arranges for repair 
> or replacement; performs minor maintenance and 
> repair.; Implements replacement cycle and 
> upgrade plans to ensure minimum disruption to 
> services; collaborates with SAIT to maintain 
> security of assistive technology. Technology 
> includes but is not limited to smart pens, 
> reader pens, recorders, laptops, tablets and FM systems
>
>    * Interviews, hires, trains and supervises 
> graduate and undergraduate student employee 
> staff to assist with the implementation of 
> assistive technology support program. Develops 
> work schedules as well as writes and maintains 
> CSDTech Team Student Employee Handbook (i.e. “how to” guide).
>
>    * Collects and analyzes data related to 
> assistive technology use semester to semester 
> using an Access database; reports on data for 
> CSD annual report; uses data for making 
> recommendations regarding technology purchases, upgrades, use and sun-setting.
>
>    * Serves as the  web administrator for the 
> CSD website using WordPress and HTML for content updates.
>
>    * Performs related duties as required or assigned.
>
>    * Keeps informed of new 
> requirements/regulations regarding technology 
> and digital access issued by the Office of 
> Civil Rights, Federal Government, U.S. Access 
> Board, etc. (e.g., ICT Standards and Guidelines, WCAG 2.0, etc.).
>
>
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
>
>
>    * Bachelor's degree in Special Education, 
> Educational Technology, Computer Science, 
> Rehabilitation, Vocational Education, or 
> related field, or equivalent training and experience.
>
>    * Four years of IT experience, which must 
> include at least 2 years of experience with 
> assistive technology (AT), or a Master's Degree 
> in a related field and 2 years of AT experience.  Â
>
>    * Demonstrated experience with the 
> functionality and limitations of current 
> assistive technology and accessible features 
> embedded within technology, including Microsoft 
> and Apple applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro, 
> smart pens, Read & Write, and other assistive 
> technologies (e.g., Dragon, Jaws, etc.).
>
>    * Demonstrated experience in evaluating and 
> recommending assistive technology or 
> accessibility features of mainstream technology to provide access.
>
>    * Basic website administration skills.
>
>    * Experience working with students with 
> disabilities and demonstrated judgement and 
> sensitivity to their unique and confidential needs.
>
>    * Demonstrated ability to collaborate with 
> faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
>
>    * Demonstrated knowledge of legal mandates, 
> including the Americans with Disabilities Act 
> (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 
> and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 
> 1973, as well as compliance requirements 
> regarding assistive technology and web 
> accessibility, including best practices and 
> standards as outlined in Section 508 and the W3C WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
>
>    * Ability to work independently as well as 
> in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
>
>    * Demonstrated ability and experience conducting workshops.
>
>    * Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
>
>    * Excellent written and oral communication 
> skills, including the ability to explain 
> technical concepts to audiences with a wide range of technical skills.
>
>    * Demonstrated supervisory skills.
>
>    * Ability to work effectively across 
> campuses and travel to regional campuses 
> (Waterbury, Stamford, Hartford, Farmington, and Avery Point).
>
>
>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
>
>
>    * Assistive Technology Certification or 
> advanced degree in related technology field.
>
>    * Experience working with students with disabilities in higher education.
>
>    * Extensive experience with and 
> understanding of universal design principles 
> and accessibility principles related to 
> emerging web technologies, multimedia, and learning environments.
>
>    * Previous experience in supervising staff, 
> including undergraduate and graduate student employees.
>
>    * Ability to leverage data collection tools 
> such as surveys, questionnaires, and interviews 
> and compile into compelling narratives in both 
> written, verbal, and statistical forms.
>
>    * Demonstrated experience working with 
> technology vendors and service providers.
>
>    * Experience with instructional design and training.
>
>
>APPOINTMENT TERMS
>
>This appointment may require weekend or evening 
>hours on occasion due to the nature of the 
>Center’s work.  Salary is commensurate with 
>experience.  This is a full-time, 12-month position.
>
>TO APPLY
>
>Please apply online at 
><https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs>https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, 
>Staff Positions, Search #494501 to upload a 
>resume, cover letter, and contact information 
>for three (3) professional references.  
>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 at 
><http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp>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 University’s teaching, 
>research, diversity, and outreach missions, 
>leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the 
>nation’s top research universities. UConn’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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