[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Assistive Technology: Temple University

[Jan Lattuca]

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2019 14:20:42 +0000
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Program
Coordinator, Assistive Technology: Temple University
To: "blind-philly-comp at freelists.org" <blind-philly-comp at freelists.org>

Program Coordinator, Assistive Technology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations, the Program
Coordinator for Assistive Technology will be responsible for
coordinating reasonable accommodations and support services for
students, as well as assessment, training, and short term loan of
assistive technology for students registered with Disability Resources
and Services. This position facilitates the procurement or production
of materials in accessible, alternate formats. The Program Coordinator
functions as a resource to University faculty and staff on the
inclusion of students with a disability, with a service emphasis on
the utilization of assistive technology. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience working with
post-secondary disability services. Expertise in evaluating
documentation of disability; determining eligibility for services and
accommodations; and generating a plan for the provisions of services
and accommodations. Demonstrated experience partnering with community
agencies to enable greater access to and participation in higher
education by persons with a disability. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Mastery of relevant legislation i.e. Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), Section 504, and related standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in a field related to education, psychology, social
services, or technology.
Assistive Technology certification, or willingness to obtain
certification within the first two years of employment.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal
opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability,
ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by
law.
Compliance Statement: 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.
To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit
our website at www.temple.edu<http://www.temple.edu>.
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains
statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can
be found at: http://www.temple.edu/safety/asfr/
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s
Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Temple University - 19 hours ago -
https://temple.taleo.net/careersection/tu_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=19002844&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America/Chicago

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David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist
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