Assistive Technology Coordinator, Student Access 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

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Assistive Technology Coordinator, Student Access Services

Student Services Full Time-Salary Student Support

Salary Range: $48,000.00 To $51,000.00 Annually

Position Title: Assistant Director for Student Access Services/Assistive Technology Coordinator

Department: Student Access Services

Reports To: Director of Student Access Services

Appointment: Grant funded, full-time, 40 hours per week (12-month position), On Campus

Status: Exempt

Bradley University invites candidates for the 12-month, grant funded position of Assistive Technology Coordinator within the Office of Student Access Services (SAS). The Assistive Technology Coordinator supports theUniversity's commitment to accessibility and inclusion by coordinating assistive technology resources and services for students with disabilities .

The Assistive Technology Coordinator works collaboratively with students, faculty , staff, and campus partners to identify and implement technology solutions that address individual accessibility needs and promote equitable access to academic programs and university resources. This position provides individualized technology consultations, training, and technical support while assisting with the implementation of a assistive technology accommodations, including alternative format materials and accessible testing software. The Assistive Technology Coordinator reports to the Director of Student Access Services within the Division of Academic Affairs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to student-centered service, confidentiality, and inclusive practices.

Essential Duties and 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.

Required 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 or a related educational setting.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in disability services, assistive technology, or accessibility support, preferably in higher education.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, and troubleshooting assistive technology software and hardware.
• Familiarity with electronic textbooks, note-taking software, text-to-speech, specch-to- text, and other accessible testing technologies.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the
• Rehabilitation Act, and applicable accessibility standards.
• Experience developing and delivering training or professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, or students.

In order to meet the needs of the university, the university retains the right to assign duties and requirements to employees, determine and change starting times, quitting times and shifts and change appointment specifications.

Mental/Physical Requirements

The selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust. Working conditions are typically quiet.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Continuation of this role is strictly contingent upon the availability and renewal of grant funds. In the event that grant funding is reduced, terminated, or ceases, the position may be eliminated or modified accordingly. Some evening and weekend work required.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options.
• Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program.

Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

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