Assistive Technology Coordinator for Student Accessibility Services

Ciptc Mtu7; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley University in Peoria, IL seeks an Assistive Technology Coordinator to support students with disabilities by coordinating technology resources, providing consultations, and delivering training on accessible materials and software.

The role entails collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners, ensuring compliant accommodations and confidential handling of information. This is a grant-funded, full-time on-campus position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of assistive technology, accessibility tools, and resources that support individuals with disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assistive technology solutions to meet students' individual accessibility needs.
• Provide individualized consultations, training, and technical support to students on assistive technology software, hardware, and accessibility resources.
• Coordinate alternative format accommodations, including electronic textbooks (e-text), accessible course materials, and other digital resources. Assist students with approved note-taking software.
• Coordinate and support technology-related testing accommodations, including text-to-speech, speech-to-text, screen readers, and other accessible software. Collaborate with the SAS Testing Coordinator, faculty, and campus partners to ensure appropriate technology is available and functional.
• Troubleshoot assistive technology issues, coordinate software installation and updates, and maintain assistive technology equipment and resources within Student Access Services.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, Information Technology, and other campus partners to identify and address technology-related accessibility barriers.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and presentations for students, faculty, and staff on assistive technology, alternative formats, and accessibility best practices.
• Create and maintain instructional materials and resources to promote awareness and effective use of assistive technology.
• Maintain documentation related to assistive technology services, alternative format accommodations, equipment, and resource utilization while ensuring student confidentiality.
• Assist with equipment inventory, purchasing recommendations, and resource management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of assistive technology resources and services and contribute to the development and improvement of departmental policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about emerging assistive technologies, accessibility standards, and best practices in higher education.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, professional development, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assistive technology

Disability services

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Bradley University in Peoria, IL seeks an Assistive Technology Coordinator to support students with disabilities by coordinating technology resources, providing consultations, and delivering training on accessible materials and software.

The role entails collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners, ensuring compliant accommodations and confidential handling of information. This is a grant-funded, full-time on-campus position.