ACCESS Assistive Technology Specialist

Oakland Community College; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Community College seeks an Assistive Technology Specialist to provide technical support and services for students with accessibility needs. You will train students and staff, manage accommodations, and collaborate with IT and Academic Technology to integrate assistive tech into LMS.

A strong focus on confidentiality and inclusive education guides this role. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s with five years of relevant experience, plus at least three years working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or Associate's degree with five (5) years of experience working with adult disabilities.
• Three (3) years of experience working with students with disabilities (e.g. tutoring, instructing, etc.).
• Experience with grant funded projects and multi-cultural students and staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, recommend, and manage assistive technology accommodations to meet individual student accessibility needs.
• Serve as primary contact to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve assistive technology issues; install upgrades as needed.
• Provide information and individualized training on available assistive technology services and resources to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist with events and college orientations
• Serve as liaison and collaborate with Academic Technology Group to integrate assistive technology into learning management systems
• Meet and consult with department managers, IT staff, and end users regarding system upgrades, purchases, and network modifications
• Maintain clear documentation and communications on implementation of and compliance with accessibility services and procedures
• Conduct workshops and seminars on assistive technology for faculty and staff
• Participate in budget development, track expenditures and recommend purchases of assistive technology equipment and supplies
• Stay current on assistive technology trends, tools, and best practices
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Skills

Assistive technology

Hardware

Software applications

LMS familiarity

Accessibility standards

Documentation

Communication

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree + 5 years experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

The Assistive Technology Specialist provides comprehensive technical support and services for students with accessibility needs, ensuring effective deployment and utilization of assistive technology resources across the college. This position plays a critical role in creating an inclusive educational environment by managing technology accommodations and training students and staff on assistive technology solutions. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment.

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employeeassigned to this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:

1. Investigate, recommend, and manage assistive technology accommodations to meet individual student accessibility needs
2. Serve as primary contact to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve assistive technology issues; install upgrades as needed
3. Provide information and individualized training on available assistive technology services and resources to students, faculty, and staff
4. Assist with events and college orientations
5. Serve as liaison and collaborate with Academic Technology Group to integrate assistive technology into learning management systems
6. Meet and consult with department managers, IT staff, and end users regarding system upgrades, purchases, and network modifications
7. Maintain clear documentation and communications on implementation of and compliance with accessibility services and procedures
8. Conduct workshops and seminars on assistive technology for faculty andstaff
9. Participate in budget development, track expenditures and recommend purchases of assistive technology equipment and supplies
10. Stay current on assistive technology trends, tools, and bestpractices
11. Maintain confidentiality of student information andrecords
12. Performs other related duties,asassigned.
13. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

• Strong knowledge of assistive technology principles, hardware, and software applications
• Understanding of computer architecture, networks, and system integration
• Familiarity with learning management systems
• Familiarity with adaptive equipment and accessibility standards
• Knowledge of accessibility laws and regulations (ADA, FERPA, Section 508)
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• Proficiency in data management and record-keeping
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide clear technical documentation
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a multicultural environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
• Team player with ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required OR Associate’s degree with five (5) years of experience working with adult disabilities.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience working with students with disabilities (e.g. tutoring, instructing, etc.). Experience with grant funded projects and multi-cultural students and staff preferred.