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<h1><b>Assoc Dir, Assistive Tech</b></h1><br><br>
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Temple University</a><br><br>
3.8out of 5<br><br>
Philadelphia, PA<br><br>
Hybrid work<br><br>
Full-time<br><br>
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<h3><b><a name="Start"></a>Job type</b></h3><a name="Start"></a><br>
<ul>
<li><b>Full-time</b>
</ul><br>
<h2><b>Location</b></h2><br><br>
Philadelphia, PA<br><br>
<h2><b>Benefits</b></h2><br><br>
<br>
<h2><b>Pulled from the full job description</b></h2><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Dental insurance
<li>Health insurance
<li>Paid time off
<li>Retirement plan
<li>Vision insurance
</ul><br>
<h2><b>Full job description</b></h2><br><br>
<b>Temple University's College of Education - Institute on Disabilities
is searching for an Associate Director of Assistive Technology.<br>
</b><br>
<b>Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the
following:</b>
<ul>
<li>A hybrid work schedule
<li>Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off
<li>11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter
break)
<li>Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can
obtain a degree TUITION FREE
<li>A generous retirement plan and so much more!
</ul><br>
<h1><b>Salary Grade: T27</b></h1><br><br>
<b>Learn more about the “T” salary structure<br>
</b><br>
<b>here:
</b>
<a href="https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf">
https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf</a>
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<b>Job Summary:<br>
</b><br>
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is seeking a dynamic,
passionate, innovative thinker and person of action to lead our statewide
federal Assistive Technology (AT) Act program, known as TechOWL. The
Institute’s team members engage in meaningful work that advances
individuals and communities impacted by disability. The AT Program uses a
social service model, providing everyone served with information and
resources to make informed decisions regarding assistive
technology.<br><br>
The Assistive Technology Associate Director reports to the Executive
Director of the Institute on Disabilities and is responsible for
coordinating all aspects of all AT projects and programs at the
Institute. The incumbent will directly supervise staff members and many
individual federal-and state- sponsored projects. The AT Associate
Director will be responsible for grant writing and project
implementation, program compliance, completion, and evaluation, along
with writing progress and final reports to funders. The AT Associate
Director will develop collaborative relationships with state agencies as
required by the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act of 2022 (“AT Act”).
The AT Associate Director will conduct training sessions to build
provider skills in AT and provide technical assistance to state entities
and service providers related to policy and practices on the delivery of
AT services. They will oversee assessments and services and maintain the
Institute's third-party funding relationships and capacity to conduct
fee- for-service assistive technology and augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) assessments. The AT Associate Director will develop
new and nurture continuing relationships with personnel preparation
programs. This position requires extensive experience with assistive
technology devices and services.<br><br>
<b>Essential Functions of Position:</b>
<ul>
<li>Supervises AT staff.
<li>Oversees relationships with funders and stakeholders of all AT
projects with direction from the Executive Director.
<li>Ensures compliance with the AT Act by establishing collaborative
relationships with state agencies as required by the AT Act (e.g., Dept.
of Education, Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Medicaid
Agencies, and any other agencies in PA that fund AT).
<li>Ensures that all requirements of the AT Act are included in the AT
Program.
<li>Coordinates with Assistant Director of AT to expand membership of the
AT Advisory Council to include additional representation as required by
the AT Act. Meets with AT Advisory Council a minimum of two times per
program year.
<li>Coordinates with Executive Director regarding scope and
implementation of deliverables under the Pennsylvania State and City of
Philadelphia contracts.
<li>Maintains and expands the Institute's third-party funding
relationships and capacity to conduct fee for service AT and AAC
assessments (including OVR, school districts, private pay).
<li>Develops new and nurtures continuing relationships with personnel
preparation programs, especially with Temple University’s College of
Public Health,and relevant programs in the College of Education and Human
Development, by offering pre-service training and guest lecturing.
<li>Teaches undergraduate Assistive Technology course for the Special
Education program.
<li>Actively seeks new funding sources to sustain or initiate model
AT/AAC services and projects (e.g., grant writing).
<li>Conducts training, building provider skills in AT services.
<li>Provides technical assistance to state entities as well as service
providers related to policy and practices in the delivery of AT services
and supports.
<li>Prepares grant renewal applications and program reports.
<li>Has an extensive knowledge of assistive technology equipment for all
disability categories.
</ul><br>
<b>Required Education and Experience:<br>
</b><br>
Bachelor’s degree in assistive technology or other related discipline
preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience in program development,
management, marketing, and AT service delivery. An equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered.<br><br>
Preferred:
<ul>
<li>Master’s Degree
<li>Assistive Technology Professional Certification.
<li>Lived experience and/or personal connection to disability.
</ul><br>
<b>Required Skills & Abilities:</b>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated abilities in grant writing, project implementation,
completion, and evaluation.
<li>Demonstrated ability to create and conduct individual and group
training sessions and build provider skills in AT/AAC services.
<li>Strong leadership and supervisory skills and ability to manage,
develop, motivate, and evaluate staff.
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of augmentative communication technologies and
ability to assess their practical use.
<li>Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to train
and work with di verse groups of people, including persons with
disabilities, families, and direct support professionals.
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.
<li>Strong customer service orientation
<li>Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize problems or
situations without clear precedent, evaluate solutions and implement
change.
<li>Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage
time/meet deadlines.
<li>Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, the internet and MS
Office software programs, especially, MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel.
<li>Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations that may not
be accessible via public transportation, including Commonwealth of Pa and
Washington, DC,. Some overnight travel may be required.
</ul><br>
<b>Required Background Checks & Clearances:</b>
<ul>
<li>Cash Handling
<li>PA Child Abuse
<li>Personal Identificable Information
</ul><br>
This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and
remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the
discretion of Temple University and the Department.<br><br>
<b>Temple University</b> is committed to a policy of equal opportunity
for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service,
and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate
on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin
or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran
status.<br><br>
<b>Compliance Statement: </b>In the performance of their functions as
detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to
avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure
that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their
primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are
also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws,
University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA
regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions
cause them to interact.<br><br>
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains
statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to
review:
<a href="https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report">
https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report</a><br><br>
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s
Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.<br>
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