Assistive Technology Coordinator

Access Center

This Student Affairs position is responsible for coordination of the Access Center Adaptive and Assistive Technologies {AT) Programs. This includes the AT Computer Laboratory, and the Alternative Print Production Center. This position leads a team of laboratory assistants who seek out new and more functional AT and makes recommendations to the Director based on these findings. This position oversees the conversion and editing of all text materials and closely monitors and directs hourly employees to produce converted material in a timely and accurate manner. This position guides a team of technology consultants (student trainers) who train students in the use of specific assistive and adaptive technologies. This position collaborates with the Classroom Access Coordinator and ensures that complete delivery of classroom accommodations are met. This position troubleshoots problems with AT and oversees adaptive equipment check out and return. This position assists Access Center staff with computer issues when appropriate, and offers leadership with the use of AIM (information management system). This position is responsible for maintaining the content, format and accessibility of the Access Center webpage. This position serves as an AT resource for WSU Pullman campus faculty, serves as a member of university committees devoted to ADA assistive technology/ universal design/accessible web-site issues, and serves as the chair of a system wide committee of all AT Coordinators.

View the Benefits overview for information regarding competitive benefits available.

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Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in an educational environment

• Proven abilities training people in the use of computer applications

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communications skills

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license

• Demonstrated organizational skills

• Experience with the evaluation, selection and implementation of Assistive Technologies

• Working knowledge of or the ability to master the use of Adaptive Technologies and the following specialized software applications: Kurzweil – Sonocent – Dragon Naturally Speaking – JAWS – Zoom Text

• Sonocent Audio Notetaker Certified

• Professional work experience providing services relating to technology to students with disabilities in a college or university setting

• Certification in Assistive Technologies Applications

• Experience and/or formal education related to specialized Adaptive Technologies hardware such as Braille printers, etc.

• Experience supervising and leading the work of student temporary staff

• Experience training full-time staff, student staff and student clients in the use of Assistive Technology hardware and software.

• Knowledge of physical, sensory and learning disabilities in adults

• Knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and 508 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and how they apply to post-secondary education

• Demonstrated ability to quickly research, learn and then apply new software applications

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to respond to issues with good judgment and flexibility

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and the desire to promote diversity

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for at least three (3) professional references in the application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.