Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator

Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2023-16746
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Student Affairs and Services

Princeton University

Overview

The Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator serves as the office resource for assistive technology needs required for supporting students with disabilities. The role requires expertise in assistive technology and training students on the use of techno The Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator facilitates disability needs assessment and arrangement of accommodations for undergraduate and graduate students with sensory, physical, some medical and temporary disabilities. The Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator is responsible for managing and arranging assistive technology for students while also investigating new technologies, maintaining inventory and training students on technology. The Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator arranges accommodation resources such as CART, ASL, Braille, and educates faculty and administrators on the implementation of accommodations. The Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator is the Office of Disability Services (ODS) point person for maintaining the disability management system, Accommodate, and addresses all technology and website needs for the office and AccessAbility Center. In supporting the mission of the office, the Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator assists in accommodating guests with disabilities who visit campus. The Accommodations Coordinator participates with ODS staff in supporting the disability awareness initiatives of the AccessAbility Center.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The Assistive Technology and Accommodations Coordinator will report to the Director for Disability Services for the following:

Responsibilities:

Maintain a current and working knowledge of assistive technology and train students on use of technologies such as Dragon Naturally speaking, Livescribe smart pen, Notetaking software, text-to-speech software. Research and purchase new equipment, technologies and software. Problem-solve issues with assistive technology and collaborate with Office of Information Technology staff to support technology needs. Work with Undergraduate and Graduate students with sensory, physical, some medical and temporary impairments to assess accommodation needs and resolve course and classroom access issues. Hire and manage American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation) providers or other vendors and assist ODS Office Coordinator in hiring student workers serving as notetakers, scribes, readers, etc. Interact with faculty or administrators to educate and implement accommodations including set up of remote CART, on-site CART and ASL. Coordinate document conversion to braille and create accessible electronic text including collaboration with internal staff or vendors.

Manage inventory of technological devices, equipment and software used for student accommodations. Research, recommend and purchase new equipment, technologies and software. Develop, edit and maintain Office of Disability Services and AccessAbility Center website using Drupal platform. Create training modules and supports for student workers. Provide back-up for the Office Administrator answering telephones and greeting students and visitors. Support office as needed, including Commencement events, and participate in programming for the AccessAbility Center. Some evening and weekends may be required for special events or during peak times

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of experience in a similar capacity.

• Experience with assistive technologies including the ability to resolve issues; ability to train students on use of assistive technologies.

Experience working with students with disabilities, especially sensory and physical, in a post-secondary educational setting. Experience arranging and implementing accommodations for students such as accessible course materials, sign language interpreters, CART providers, and student workers. Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of constituencies including faculty and administrators. Ability to relate to individuals of diverse abilities and backgrounds.

Strong time management, organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize, and manage competing priorities. Strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism. Knowledge and understanding of the application of federal and state laws that provide for an accessible higher education experience for disabled students. Knowledge of models of disability and inclusive educational design and their application in higher education.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred:

2 or more years’ experience working in a higher education disability services office. Experience assessing building and classroom access. Experience with Microsoft Office, Windows 10, Apple OS10.x operating systems, Google docs, Microsoft Exchange and Outlook and understanding of programs such as Accommodate, PeopleSoft, Sharepoint and time collection.

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