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<pre>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:
<a href="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</a>
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
<a href="mailto:timothy.smagacz@uconn.edu">timothy.smagacz@uconn.edu</a>
Voice: (860) 486-2020
FAX: (860) 486-4412
<a href="http://www.csd.uconn.edu/">http://www.csd.uconn.edu</a>
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</pre><h2><b>Assistive Technology Coordinator (Functional
Specialist)</b></h2><pre>
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APPLY NOW</a>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. 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
<ol>
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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
<li>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 toâ€
guide).
<li>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.
<li>Serves as the web administrator for the CSD website using
WordPress and HTML for content updates.
<li>Performs related duties as required or assigned.
<li>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.).
</ol>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
<ol>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Educational Technology,
Computer Science, Rehabilitation, Vocational Education, or related field,
or equivalent training and experience.
<li>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
<li>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.).
<li>Demonstrated experience in evaluating and recommending assistive
technology or accessibility features of mainstream technology to provide
access.
<li>Basic website administration skills.
<li>Experience working with students with disabilities and demonstrated
judgement and sensitivity to their unique and confidential needs.
<li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students
from diverse backgrounds.
<li>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.
<li>Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented,
collaborative environment.
<li>Demonstrated ability and experience conducting workshops.
<li>Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to
detail.
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the
ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with a wide range of
technical skills.
<li>Demonstrated supervisory skills.
<li>Ability to work effectively across campuses and travel to regional
campuses (Waterbury, Stamford, Hartford, Farmington, and Avery Point).
</ol>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
<ol>
<li>Assistive Technology Certification or advanced degree in related
technology field.
<li>Experience working with students with disabilities in higher
education.
<li>Extensive experience with and understanding of universal design
principles and accessibility principles related to emerging web
technologies, multimedia, and learning environments.
<li>Previous experience in supervising staff, including undergraduate and
graduate student employees.
<li>Ability to leverage data collection tools such as surveys,
questionnaires, and interviews and compile into compelling narratives in
both written, verbal, and statistical forms.
<li>Demonstrated experience working with technology vendors and service
providers.
<li>Experience with instructional design and training.
</ol>
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 atÂ
<a href="https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs">https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs</a>, 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 atÂ
<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp">
http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp</a>.
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.
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Advertised:Â Oct 14 2020Â Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Â Oct 28 2020Â Eastern Daylight Time
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